Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 2 (recto) 1557

"Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 2 (recto)" is a page from a 1557 book by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa dedicated to needlepoint patterns. This page displays three different patterns for the needlepoint practitioner. The page is divided into three columns, each of which presents a unique design. The left column features a simple geometric pattern with a grid of intertwined loops. The center column exhibits a more complex and intricate design consisting of interwoven loops with several layers and detail. The right column contains a repeating pattern of small geometric shapes, arranged within a simple framework. This page demonstrates the range of needlepoint patterns popular in 16th-century Italy. The patterns are likely to have been used for clothing, household objects, or religious items.