La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 2 (recto) 1556

"La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere" is a page from a 1556 pattern book by Matteo Pagano, an Italian artist who specialized in lace designs. This page, which is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts five different designs for lace borders, each presented within a grid, offering a clear visual guide for their creation. The designs feature intricate floral motifs and geometric patterns, reflecting the exquisite taste of the Renaissance period. These patterns would have been used by lace makers and embroiderers, demonstrating the significance of such pattern books as tools for artistic expression and craft instruction.