Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 10 (recto) 1557

"Le Pompe: Opera Nova," page 10, is a 1557 print by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa that showcases intricate designs for lacework. This page features five rows of black-inked patterns on a cream-colored page. The delicate details of the patterns, ranging from simple geometric shapes to intricate floral motifs, offer inspiration for needlework and textile design. The publication of such pattern books demonstrates the growing interest in lacemaking during the Renaissance, as this intricate craft became increasingly fashionable. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this and other pages from this significant publication.