Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 17r) 1608

This intricate black and white pattern, created by Sigismundus Latomus in 1608, is from a book of designs for needlework and embroidery. The design, which features a geometric pattern of interlocking shapes, was intended to be reproduced on fabric using stitches like cross-stitch, and would have been used by home craftspeople. The book was published as a model book, providing patterns for the creation of objects for the home. The piece, which features a decorative floral motif, would have likely been considered a fashionable addition to the interior of a home of the time.