La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 8 (recto) 1605
matthiasmignerak
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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book
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sketch book
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bird
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personal sketchbook
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
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virgin-mary
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angel
"La Pratique de l'Aiguille" is a 1605 illustrated guide to needlework by Matthias Mignerak. The image depicted is a page of this guide, showing a detailed diagram of a needlepoint design. The design features two angels and a flowering plant, set against a grid of 66 stitches, and provides a guide for lacemakers to recreate this intricate design. The work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrating the important historical significance of this needlework manual.
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