La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 17 (recto) 1567

This page from Giovanni Ostau's "La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami" (The True Perfection of the Design of Various Kinds of Embroideries) depicts a design for a tapestry featuring griffins, a mermaid, and a variety of geometric patterns. The page is numbered XXXIII and the design is overlaid with a grid to aid in embroidery. This 16th-century Italian print exemplifies the rich tradition of embroidery pattern books, providing inspiration for home decorators and needlework enthusiasts. The design, with its intricate details and mythical creatures, was intended for skilled embroiderers and was likely used for decorating clothing, tapestries, or home furnishings.