Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch... 1544

"Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch..." (A New Artistic Model Book) is a 1544 woodblock printed book by German artist Peter Quentel. This work contains over 600 illustrations of figures, patterns, and designs. The work displays a range of skills, including drawing, calligraphy, and pattern design. The image shows an illustration of two women working at their crafts, one with a loom and the other with a needle, suggesting the book was intended to provide practical instructions and inspiration for everyday activities. The book was printed in Cologne, Germany, and is now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.