Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 24r) 1598

This page from Bernhard Jobin's "Neu künstlich Modelbuch" (New Artificial Pattern Book) features two intricate designs for needlework. The 1598 publication was intended to showcase fashionable embroidery patterns for domestic needleworkers, and its designs included motifs like flowers, leaves, and geometric shapes. This page from the book, showcasing the detailed instructions and designs in black ink, is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.