Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 42r) 1604

"Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer" (1604) by Johann Sibmacher is a page from a pattern book featuring intricate geometric designs for needlework. This page, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases a variety of border patterns that could be used for embroidery, lace, or other textile arts. Sibmacher's book, a popular source for needlework designs in the early 17th century, demonstrates the growing interest in geometric patterns and the precision and detail associated with the craft.