Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 5r) 1535

"Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens" (Page 5r), a woodcut print by Christian Egenolff (1502-1555) from 1535, features three decorative borders that are meant to be used in embroidery. The borders are composed of swirling vine-like designs interspersed with small flowers and four stylized dragons that are placed in a repeated pattern. This sheet is part of a larger book of design patterns for needlework that is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book provided artisans with a rich source of inspiration, demonstrating the diverse patterns that were popular during the Renaissance period.