Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 56 (recto) 1588

This 1588 engraving from Federico de Vinciolo’s *Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts...* depicts a detailed pattern for needlepoint embroidery. Vinciolo was a prominent Italian needlework designer whose book, first published in 1588, included a variety of patterns for needlework, including alphabets, animals, and geometric designs. The delicate and intricate pattern in this image exemplifies the elaborate designs popular in the late 16th century. This particular example from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a perfect testament to the enduring legacy of Vinciolo's work.