Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 25 (recto) 1588

"Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts..." page 25 (recto), a 1588 engraving by Federico de Vinciolo, features intricate patterns of lacework. This page, which is part of a larger collection, demonstrates the artistic skill and detail required in the craft of needlepoint. The design is composed of three distinct sections, each with its own unique geometric motif. The use of repeating patterns and delicate lines creates a sense of rhythm and harmony. These designs would have been used as models for needlepoint, embroidery, or other decorative arts, offering inspiration to skilled craftspeople. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this small but significant piece of 16th-century decorative art.