Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 13 (recto) 1532

This intricate black and white woodcut, created in 1532 by Alessandro Paganino, is a page from his book *Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua*. It showcases two elegant repeating patterns for embroidery, a testament to the artistic and practical nature of 16th-century craftsmanship. These patterns are visually captivating, with a mix of geometric and curvilinear elements, and would have been used by skilled embroiderers to adorn textiles. The book, a valuable resource for embroidery techniques and designs, demonstrates the flourishing interest in decorative arts during this era.