Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 29 (recto) 1588

This design for a lace collar, taken from the book *Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts*, is a fine example of Italian Renaissance needlework. The pattern, printed in 1588, is a symmetrical composition of intricate floral motifs, geometric shapes, and stylized birds. The intricate details and repetitive patterns are characteristic of the period's emphasis on technical skill and the beauty of form. Federico de Vinciolo, the artist who designed this collar, was a leading expert in needlework during the late 16th century, and his work helped to popularize the art of lace making in Italy. The collar is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of Italian design in the Renaissance.