Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... title page (verso) 1527 - 1540
willemvosterman
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
book
sketch book
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
men
pen work
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
sketchbook art
watercolor
This woodcut by Willem Vosterman, titled *Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne..., title page (verso)*, is a title page illustration for a 16th-century book about needlework. The image features a scene of two men, possibly an instructor and a student, seated in an interior setting. The artist uses a mix of detail and simplification to depict the figures, their clothing, and the room's interior. The overall effect is both illustrative and decorative, showcasing the technical mastery of the woodcutter and the artistry of needlework itself. This book, originally printed in 1527-1540, was likely intended for a female audience interested in learning new needlework techniques.
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