Lucidario di Recami, page 13 (verso) 1564
iseppoforesto
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pen drawing
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ink paper printed
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book
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old engraving style
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flower
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vase
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personal sketchbook
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linocut print
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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italy
This page from *Lucidario di Recami* (1564) by Iseppo Foresto (1520-1580) features three repeating patterns of intricate floral designs, each composed of stylized leaves and ornate vases. This woodcut design was likely intended to be used as a model for needlework, specifically for the creation of fine embroidery, which was a popular craft during the Italian Renaissance. *Lucidario di Recami*, which translates to "Enlightenment of Embroideries," provides a glimpse into the decorative arts of the 16th century. The page is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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