Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 70 (recto) 1588

This page from Federico de Vinciolo's 1588 book, *Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts*, is a design for a needlepoint pattern. The image is a small, intricate design composed of tiny squares, which depicts a stylized depiction of the Greek goddess of agriculture, Ceres. The image is meant to be reproduced by needlepoint, an art form that involves stitching together colored yarn on a woven fabric base. The text at the top details the specific dimensions of the design, and the title notes the piece's relation to the season of summer. *Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts*, a widely popular book, showcased a variety of needlepoint patterns for the domestic creation of decorative tapestries.