La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 4 (recto) 1605

"La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 4 (recto)" is a page from a 1605 book by Matthias Mignerak, illustrating the various uses of netting and lace. This single page, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features an elaborate text detailing the virtues of this craft. The text focuses on the versatility and practicality of netting, highlighting its use in fishing, hunting, and even fashion. The page is beautifully crafted, with a formal script and a refined layout, revealing the meticulous attention to detail that characterized the early modern period. This artistic rendering offers insight into the cultural importance of lace-making in the early 17th century.