Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 7 (recto) 1527 - 1540
willemvosterman
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, ornament, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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aged paper
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ornament
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
# print
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book
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men
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pattern repetition
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watercolour bleed
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textile design
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imprinted textile
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layered pattern
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watercolor
This page from a book by Willem Vosterman is a prime example of 16th-century needlework patterns. Printed in black ink, the patterns are intricate and detailed, showcasing the intricate designs popular during the Renaissance. The book, "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, to wit, works of Spain), is a collection of needlework patterns, primarily for embroidery and needlepoint. This specific page (recto) from 1527 - 1540 demonstrates the fine craftsmanship of this early printing and its purpose as a reference for needlework enthusiasts.
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