Ein new getruckt model Büchli...Page 15, verso by Johann Schönsperger the Younger

Ein new getruckt model Büchli...Page 15, verso 1529

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drawing, ornament, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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ornament

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toned paper

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ink paper printed

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print

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book

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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ink colored

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men

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This page from a 1529 printed book by Johann Schönsperger the Younger features a variety of embroidery patterns, including stylized letters, geometric shapes, and floral motifs. This example of *“musterschnitte”* (pattern cutting) was popular in the early 16th century as a means to disseminate embroidery designs. These printed patterns are considered to be a form of *“proto-fashion design”* and were used for a variety of needlework projects. The patterns on this page are a testament to the skill and artistry of Schönsperger, whose works are still admired today.

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