Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 62r) 1604

This page from Johann Sibmacher's *Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer* (1604) features intricate, geometric designs, perhaps meant to be used as patterns for embroidery or other decorative arts. The print is comprised of ten horizontal rows of motifs, each within a grid of lines, suggesting the designs are drawn to scale. Sibmacher, a German engraver, was known for his decorative pattern books, which were popular among crafters and designers of the time. The detail and precision of these designs speak to the high value placed on craftsmanship and the aesthetic beauty of patterns in 17th-century Germany.