Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 13 (verso) 1557

"Le Pompe: Opera Nova" is a 1557 pattern book created by Giovanni Battista and Marchio Sessa. This page features a detailed black and white woodcut design for a decorative border. The intricate design showcases geometric patterns, repeating motifs, and intricate details for lacework, a common motif in 16th-century Italian art. The pattern book provides instructions for craftspeople and needleworkers to replicate the designs. "Le Pompe" is a significant historical artifact offering insights into the artistic practices and decorative traditions of the time.