La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 42 (recto) 1605

"La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 42 (recto)" is a printed page from a 1605 book by Matthias Mignerak, a 17th-century artist and designer, that illustrates a needlepoint pattern. The design, a square with a gridded background, features an intricate floral pattern, with delicate leaves, blossoms, and butterflies. This intricate pattern would have been a popular choice for needlepoint, allowing for a variety of colors and textures to be incorporated into the final product. The book's illustration of this design served as a guide for needlepoint crafters. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this needlepoint pattern.