Esemplario di lavori, page 12 (verso) 1529

This page, from Nicolò Zoppino’s 1529 *Esemplario di lavori*, presents three different patterns for needlepoint. The designs, printed in black ink, are a combination of small squares and diamonds, creating intricate geometric patterns. The designs would have been useful for embroidery, textile design, or other forms of needlework. Zoppino was a prominent Venetian artist known for his embroidery and needlework designs, and this book is a valuable example of his work.