La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 4 (recto) 1556

This woodcut print from Matteo Pagano's 1556 book, "La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere," features intricate designs for embroidery, demonstrating the popular interest in decorative arts during the Renaissance. Pagano's design, framed within a grid, showcases a complex floral motif that could be used to create decorative borders or panels for textiles or other crafts. This page of the book, titled "AVI," highlights the intricate detail and skilled craftsmanship expected of decorative art during the 16th century.