Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (verso) 1532

This page from Nicolò Zoppino's "Convivio delle Belle Donne," a design book of patterns for needlepoint, embroidery and other decorative arts, shows a complex geometric pattern. The page, which is from a book published in 1532, is part of a larger series of designs, known as "Convivio delle Belle Donne." Zoppino, an Italian painter, draftsman and designer, provides detailed patterns for craftspeople and artists. The work features a unique composition composed of interlocking, stylized motifs and simple geometric shapes. This design, "Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (verso)," is one of several designs that may be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.