Essempio di recammi, page 11 (recto) 1530

"Essempio di recammi" is a page from a larger illustrated book on embroidery designs by the Italian artist Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, published in 1530. This page, "page 11 (recto)," features a grid of twenty-four small images of various creatures, including a scorpion, a crab, a grasshopper, and a mermaid. The artist utilizes a simple, woodcut style to create detailed outlines of each creature. This book was likely created for a wealthy patron and shows the interest in naturalism and detailed observation during the Italian Renaissance. The book was created during Tagliente's lifetime, as he died in 1528.