Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 2 (verso) 1557

This woodcut print from 1557, by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, features a collection of intricate patterns arranged in vertical bands. The patterns are likely meant to serve as inspiration for lacemaking, embroidery, or other decorative crafts, popular during the Renaissance. This page, part of the larger work *Le Pompe: Opera Nova*, exemplifies the interest in decorative motifs and geometric design prevalent in the period. The print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the artistic and craft traditions of the 16th century.