La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 20 (verso) 1567

This is a page from a book by Giovanni Ostaus, an Italian artist and designer, featuring a pattern for needlepoint embroidery. The design from 1567 is part of a larger collection of patterns called "La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami" and is characterized by intricate floral and geometric motifs. The gridded background provided guidelines for embroiderers to create such intricate designs in their textiles, showcasing the technical skill and decorative nature of Renaissance needlework. The image is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.