Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 16 (verso) 1554

This page from Matteo Pagano's "Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne" (1554) presents a complex and intricate design for embroidery. The page showcases a repeating geometric pattern consisting of various shapes like triangles, squares, and stars. This publication, intended for women's needlework, reflects the interest in decorative arts and craftsmanship during the Renaissance, demonstrating the beauty and complexity of stitchwork in a period defined by its attention to detail. The artwork is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.