Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 6r) 1608

This page from Sigismundus Latomus’s *Schön newes Modelbuch*, printed in 1608, shows an intricate repeating geometric pattern, a common motif in 17th-century embroidery designs. The black-and-white design is printed on a cream-colored background, intended to be used as a guide for needlepoint embroidery. The pattern is made up of stylized flower forms and diamond shapes, creating a visually striking and intricate design. This page, like the other pages in the book, is intended to provide a visual guide to embroidery techniques that would have been used by a wide range of people from all social classes.