Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 39 (recto) 1603

This is a page from *Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien*, a 1603 publication by the Italian artist Federico de Vinciolo. The page features a detailed black and white drawing of a stitch pattern for needlepoint. These patterns were used in the creation of textiles for clothing, accessories, and household goods. The geometric design is arranged in a grid and demonstrates the intricacy of the needlepoint technique. *Les Secondes Oeuvres* offered a wide variety of patterns for needlework, ranging from simple to complex.