Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 68 (recto) 1588

This engraving, “Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts… page 68 (recto),” created by Federico de Vinciolo in 1588, depicts a design for needlepoint embroidery. The intricate pattern features a central motif surrounded by a border of foliage, all rendered in a grid of small squares, indicating the stitches to be used in the needlework. This detail is part of a larger work, likely a book, which was created for the purpose of teaching needlework techniques. The small size of the engraving suggests it was meant to be easily reproduced by hand, reflecting the popularity of needlework as a domestic art form during this period. This intricate design provides insight into the artistic and technical skills required for this popular form of textile art.