Esemplario di lavori, page 17 (verso) 1529

This page from Nicolò Zoppino’s *Esemplario di lavori* (1529) showcases a variety of decorative motifs, including two rows of gothic lettering, a band of interlaced knots, and a row of repeating meanders. The *Esemplario di lavori* (Book of Examples) served as a pattern book, with each page featuring a single motif or combination of patterns, for goldsmiths, silversmiths, and other decorative artists. The image highlights the interest in classical and medieval decorative forms in Renaissance Italy.