Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 10 (recto) 1591
matteoflorimi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, ornament, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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ornament
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toned paper
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muted colour palette
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ink paper printed
# print
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book
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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men
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watercolour bleed
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italy
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sketchbook art
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marker colouring
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watercolor
"Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce" (Flowers of Embroidery Newly Placed in Light), is a page from a pattern book by Italian artist Matteo Florimi, created in 1591. The page depicts a variety of delicate, intricate lace patterns, meticulously detailed in the white-on-black printing technique. These designs were meant to be used by needleworkers for creating elaborate and fashionable embroidery, showcasing the artistic skill and cultural significance of needlework in Renaissance Italy. The designs are reminiscent of the period's intricate geometric and floral motifs, reflecting the artistry of the era.
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