Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 6 (verso) 1527 - 1540

This page from *Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne* (This is a Treatise on the Noble Art of the Needle, That is to Say, Works of Spain), a 16th-century book of needlework patterns, features a detailed geometric design with a repetitive pattern of diamond shapes. Willem Vosterman, the artist, used an intricate grid of small dots to create the illusion of texture and depth, similar to the technique used for cross-stitch embroidery. The detailed designs in this book were intended to be a source of inspiration and instruction for needleworkers. The book's popularity shows the widespread interest in embroidery as a valued and sophisticated art form during this period.