Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 9 (verso) 1554

This page from Matteo Pagano’s *Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne* (New Garden of Cut and Knotted Stitches for the Exercise and Ornament of Women), published in Venice in 1554, showcases intricate patterns for needlepoint embroidery. The patterns, displayed in two columns, feature a variety of motifs like stars, diamonds, and flowers, demonstrating the complex and elegant embroidery styles popular in 16th-century Italy. This detailed woodcut print was intended as a guide for women interested in learning and perfecting their embroidery skills. The book’s title reflects the growing popularity of embroidery as a pastime for women, particularly in the elite circles of Renaissance Italy.