La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 10 (recto) 1605

"La Pratique de l'Aiguille" is a page from a 1605 publication by Matthias Mignerak, a needlework pattern book. This particular page, "La Madeleine," features a detailed design of a woman, likely Mary Magdalene, kneeling and praying. The intricate pattern is drawn on a grid, suggesting it's a guide for needlework. This illustration is an example of how publications were used to guide needlework during the early modern period, providing instructions and patterns for various stitch techniques. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this book, a valuable example of the history of needlework and its influence on art and craft.