Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 21 (verso) 1554

This page from Matteo Pagano’s 1554 publication *Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne* (New Garden of Cut and Knotted Stitches for the Exercise and Ornament of Women) is a prime example of the needlework patterns that were popular in the Renaissance. The printed page features an intricate, repetitive design of geometric patterns, likely intended for embroidery or other forms of needlework. The book was designed to instruct women in a variety of embroidery techniques, providing a glimpse into the artistic and domestic practices of the time. The meticulous detail and intricate patterns demonstrate Pagano's skill as a designer and underscore the importance of needlework in the lives of Renaissance women.