Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 10 (verso) 1532
nicolozoppino
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, ornament, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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naturalistic pattern
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ornament
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book
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tile art
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linocut print
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ethnic pattern
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organic pattern
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repetition of pattern
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men
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pattern repetition
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italy
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imprinted textile
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layered pattern
This woodcut from 1532, by Italian artist Nicolò Zoppino, is one of several pages from *Convivio delle Belle Donne*, a book designed to showcase decorative patterns for embroidery and other crafts. The book features designs that were popular in the 16th century, such as repeating geometric shapes and floral motifs. This page depicts a black and white design with a square interlace pattern and a vertical border design. The book was meant to be an instructional manual for embroiderers, offering patterns for all skill levels. This page from *Convivio delle Belle Donne* can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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