Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 68 (recto) 1603

This page from Federico de Vinciolo’s book of embroidery designs, *Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien*, shows a final page of text with a small illustration of a design for a lace pattern in the upper right corner. The book’s text features a dedication and a preface as well as instructions and designs for elaborate bobbin laces. The book was published in 1603 and is considered a valuable resource for understanding the history of lacemaking. This page is a remarkable example of how the written word and visual art can be combined to create a compelling work of art.