La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 34 (recto) 1567

This page from Giovanni Ostaus's *La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami* (The True Perfection of Design in Various Sorts of Embroidery) published in 1567, features a collection of four intricate embroidery patterns. Ostaus was a prolific Italian designer, known for his pattern books featuring geometric and floral designs. The page is part of a larger volume that was designed to inspire and instruct craftspeople, particularly those working with needlepoint. The patterns themselves showcase the skill and creativity of the time, offering a glimpse into the art of Renaissance embroidery.