La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 36 (verso) 1567

"La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami" (The True Perfection of the Design of Various Kinds of Embroidery), printed in 1567, is a page from a pattern book by the Italian artist Giovanni Ostaus. This page showcases two detailed patterns of stylized floral and geometric designs intended for needlework. The intricate and repetitive patterns, characteristic of the Renaissance era, would have been a popular source of inspiration for embroiderers and needleworkers of the time. The book's title and its meticulous renderings highlight the growing appreciation for precise and intricate designs in the 16th century.