Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 24 (recto) 1588

This 1588 page from Federico de Vinciolo's "Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts..." features intricate designs for cutwork embroidery, a popular textile craft in Renaissance Italy. De Vinciolo, who worked in the late 16th century, was a master of pattern design, and his book is a valuable resource for understanding the techniques and aesthetics of needlework at the time. The designs include motifs of circles, squares, and floral elements, reflecting the geometric and naturalistic trends of the period. These patterns would have been used for decorative purposes, adorning garments, household linens, and other textiles.