New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 19 recto) 1600

This intricate black and white woodcut from Bernhard Jobin's "New Künstlichs Modelbuch" features three horizontal bands of repeating geometric and floral patterns. The patterns are most likely intended to be used as inspiration for embroidery or other types of needlework, showcasing the intricate and detailed designs popular in the early 17th century. The page is part of a larger pattern book, a type of publication that was popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods and provided examples of designs for craftsmen and women. "New Künstlichs Modelbuch" (1600) is an exemplary example of a pattern book and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.