La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 13 (recto) 1567

This woodcut print by Giovanni Ostaus, from his 1567 publication *La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami*, displays a complex geometric pattern of repeating motifs suitable for embroidery. The design is divided into three horizontal bands, each with its own unique arrangement of squares, stars, and chevrons. Ostaus's book was a popular source for needlework patterns, and his detailed engravings helped to spread knowledge of embroidery techniques throughout Europe. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds this intricately detailed example of Renaissance needlework design.