Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 7v) 1544

This page from Peter Quentel’s 1544 "Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch" is an example of a woodcut print from the early 16th century. The book, which contained patterns for needlework, features a variety of animal and bird motifs, all rendered in a detailed and intricate style. This page, specifically, shows a grid of various birds. In a time when printing was a relatively new technology, this book was a valuable resource for artists and craftspeople, who could use the patterns as inspiration for their own work. Woodcut, pattern, and needlework are keywords associated with this artwork.