Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 42 (recto) 1588

This page from Federico de Vinciolo's book "Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts..." from 1588 provides a detailed pattern for needlepoint embroidery. The image is a black-and-white graphic, made up of a grid of small squares, each with a black dot to create the design. The page is numbered “2” in the upper right corner and the Roman numeral “L.ij” in the lower right, suggesting this is part of a larger collection of needlepoint patterns. Vinciolo, a prominent needlework designer, is credited with developing and popularizing new needlepoint techniques and patterns. The artwork is a good example of the intricate patterns and decorative elements that were characteristic of Renaissance needlepoint design.