La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 30 (verso) 1567

This intricate engraving, "La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami," from 1567, is a prime example of the Italian Renaissance style. The work, by Giovanni Ostaus (1507–1607), features three panels depicting winged figures and grotesques, all rendered in meticulous detail. The design emphasizes the use of interlaced, swirling forms and intricate patterns, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the decorative arts of the period. This engraving, a page from a larger book of patterns, would have been used by artisans to create embroidered textiles and other decorative objects.