Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 19 recto) 1597

"Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 19 recto)" is a 1597 engraving by Johann Sibmacher (1590-1611) showcasing two intricate needlepoint patterns. The design features a heraldic bird, likely an eagle, amidst floral motifs, suggesting a possible influence from German heraldic imagery. The meticulously detailed design, created with fine lines, demonstrates the meticulous nature of needlepoint and the skill of the artist in capturing intricate details. This page from a larger pattern book, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the art of needlework and the cultural relevance of patterns in 16th-century Europe.