La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 55 (recto) 1605

"La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 55 (recto)" is a printed page from a 1605 book by Matthias Mignerak demonstrating needlework patterns. The page features three separate patterns, each with a grid background to indicate stitch placement. The central pattern is a floral motif with a central flower and leafy tendrils, while the side panels each depict a single, twisting vine. These patterns offer insight into the intricate techniques and designs popular in early 17th-century needlework. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this historically significant example of a needlework pattern book.