La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 38 (recto) 1567

This page, from Giovanni Ostaus's *La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami* (1567), features a single design for needlepoint embroidery. The detailed, geometric pattern is typical of the period, which saw a renewed interest in Renaissance patterns. The print is a single page from a larger book, showcasing a variety of designs for embroiderers to copy. Ostaus was a prolific artist, and his designs were widely admired and imitated. The book is a testament to the beauty and sophistication of Italian embroidery during the 16th century.