Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 5 (recto) 1557

"Le Pompe: Opera Nova" is a 1557 book of ornamental designs by the Italian artists Giovanni Battista and Marchio Sessa. This page features a selection of intricate knotwork patterns in a range of styles, demonstrating the Renaissance interest in decorative arts. These geometric designs, ideal for embroidery, weaving, or other crafts, showcase the precision and beauty of the period's artistic sensibilities. The page's layout, with its repetition of motif, suggests its function as a practical guide for artisans and designers, offering inspiration for decorative work in a variety of mediums.