Geometric Pattern Designs

Intricate black and white patterns featuring floral and geometric designs, ideal for textile and decorative art inspiration from historical contexts.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (recto) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a branch of leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated with a pattern of quatrefoils that exist within a square; each quatrefoil is ornamented with a different motif, including hearts and crosses.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (recto) 662858

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 12 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , Venice. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving vines that attach to an urn in the center. Middle column is decorated with a central element resembling 2 overlapping 'X's that is flanked on both sides by foliage. Right column is decorated with curving vines and leaves that surround a central diamond element. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 13 (recto) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with a geometric interlace pattern with coils. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of 4-petaled black flowers inside circles formed by 2 intertwining lines.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 13 (recto) 659778

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 15 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 3/16 in. (21.2 x 14.9 x 0.5 cm). Publisher: Alessandro Paganino (Italian, active Salò, Toscolano and Venice, 1511-38). Date: ca. 1532.Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Embroidery design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a Moresque pattern. Right column is decorated with intertwining grape vines. This is the same design from the previous page, but it is printed in black instead of white. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 12 (verso) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving vines that attach to an urn in the center. Middle column is decorated with a central element resembling 2 overlapping 'X's that is flanked on both sides by foliage. Right column is decorated with curving vines and leaves that surround a central diamond element.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 12 (verso) 660665

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 13r. Designer: Woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms (German, active first half 16th century, died 1538). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm). Publisher: Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne. Date: 1529.Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne, woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms, German, active first half 16th century, died 1538.Italian translation of title page, illustrated title page, portrait of Charles V, 46 pages of designs including pages of the alphabet. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 4 (verso) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a curving branch of leaves and flowers. Middle column is decorated with 3 squares that are each ornamented with a diverse floral pattern. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 4 (verso) 662845

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (recto) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a branch of leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated with a pattern of quatrefoils that exist within a square; each quatrefoil is ornamented with a different motif, including hearts and crosses.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (recto) 662858

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 38 (recto) 1603 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, dedicated to Catherine de Bourbon, French, 1558-1604.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and has a central section consisting of 2 squares; each square is decorated with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by a border ornamented with a diverse floral pattern.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 38 (recto) 358421

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 12v). Designer: Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg, 1556). Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (18.5 x 13.5 cm). Publisher: Jacob Frölich , Strassburg. Date: 1556.Designed by Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg 1556) and published by Jacob Frlich, Strasbourg.Illustrated title page with Hoffman's monogram, narrative scene on verso of title page, dedication (2 pages), 49 pages of designs, page with publisher's information, and narrative scene on last page. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 40 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 4-petaled flowers framed within diamonds. Bottom register is decorated with a central floral element contained within a diamond that is surrounded on all sides by foliage as well as other shapes and motifs.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 40 (recto) 661840

Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 6r). Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (18.5 x 13.5 cm). Published in: Frankfurt am Main. Publisher: Christian Egenolff (German, Hadamar 1502-1555 Frankfurt). Date: 1535.Published by Christian Egenolff, German, 1502-1555, Frankfort am Mayn.Illustrated title page, 26 pages of designs including 4 pages of animals and fish at the end. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 5 (recto). Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821). Dimensions: 7-5/8 x 6-3/8 x 1/4 in. (19.4 x 16.2 x 0.6 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588). Date: 1554.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns, each is 4 lines wide, printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with alternating pattern of diamonds and squares formed by black triangles. Second column is decorated with alternating pattern of diamonds and 'X's, all formed by black diamonds. Third column is decorated with alternating pattern of 'X', diamond, and backward 'S'; each motif is formed by black triangles. Fourth column is decorated with pattern of 8-petaled flowers connected together to form a line. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Ar

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 58r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 5 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a curving vine of solid black and white dotted leaves, upon which 2 birds are placed. Second column is decorated with a curving vine of solid black and white dotted leaves, and 6-petaled flowers. Third column is decorated with an alternating pattern of interlace motifs and diamonds surrounded by leaves. Fourth column is decorated with a pattern of curving black leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lucidario di Recami, page 16 (verso) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns; each column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a hanging flower that has curving stems with leaves and round fruit. Middle column is decorated in the center with a flower that has stems curving outward attached to which are leaves and acorns. Right column is decorated with a central interlace motif formed by vines of leaves and fruit that form heart shapes at the top and bottom.. Lucidario di Recami, page 16 (verso) 660908

Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 34r). Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. (15.5 x 20 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1598 ().Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg.Facsimile illustrated title page of 1579 edition, poem (2 pages), and 44 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Prima parte de' fiori, page 12 (recto) 1591 Giovanni Battista Ciotti Italian Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, printed by Nicolo Moretti, Venice, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with squares ornamented with a floral pattern. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of white semi-spherical forms above which are a group of stacked semi-circles. Bottom register is decorated with squares, each ornamented with a different pattern that is primarily characterized by diamonds and squares.. Prima parte de' fiori, page 12 (recto) 661158

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Domenico da Sera (French, active Italy, 16th century). Date: April 12, 1532.Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a branch of leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated with a pattern of quatrefoils that exist within a square; each quatrefoil is ornamented with a different motif, including hearts and crosses. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 2 (verso) 1530 Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left illustrated with interlace pattern and diamonds, and right illustrated with grape vine with leaves and bird.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 2 (verso) 358316

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 9 (verso) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with Moresque pattern characterized by coiling vines with 5-petaled flowers at ends. Right column is decorated with geometric interlace pattern.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 9 (verso) 659766

Three Designs for Embroidered Headboards, from Nouveaux Liure da Partements, part of OEuvres du Sr. D. Marot. Artist: Daniel Marot the Elder (French, Paris 1661-1752 The Hague). Dimensions: Sheet: 13 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (34.3 × 21.6 cm)Plate: 10 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (27.3 × 19 cm). Published in: The Hague. Publisher: Published by Pierre Husson , The Hague. Series/Portfolio: Nouveaux Liure da Partements. Date: published 1703 or 1712.Vertical panel with designs for three headboards for beds arranged vertically and separated by a strips containing text. The top and bottom designs are decorated with masks, while the middle one has a vase. From a group of five plates, out of a series of six prints with designs for the interior decoration of rooms and detailed designs for textiles. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 16 (recto) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with twisting branches of leaves. Right column is divided into 2 sections: upper section is decorated with the same pattern of twisting branches of leaves and lower section is decorated with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern of zigzagging lines.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 16 (recto) 662869

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 26 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: 1530.Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 4 horizontal registers: 8-petaled flowers within diamonds, 'X' shape and snowflake pattern, diamonds and circles within squares, small black 'x's inside of white squares. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 11 (verso) 1546 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with an interlace pattern between 2 heart-shapes. Second register is decorated with a wavy line with a fleur-de-lis at each point. Third register is decorated with a wavy with a fleur-de-lis at each point above the line and an interlace pattern at each point below the line. Fourth register is decorated with a wavy vine with leaves interrupted at each round by a fleur-de-lis. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a snowflake, flower, and diamond. Sixth register is decorated with sideway ' 's.. Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 11 (verso) 660005

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (verso). Designer: Woodcut border on title signed by Matteo da Treviso (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80-1544 Venice) , Venice. Date: August 1532.Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with wavy vine with leaves. Middle column is decorated with interlace pattern that frames a snowflake on top and a smaller interlace square in the center. Right column is decorated with 2 lines with 3 sets of coils wrapped around them. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 37r) 1604 Johann Sibmacher German Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs.. Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 37r) 682141

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 27 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a twisting branch that is surrounded by several intertwining leaves. There is a bird at the top left, top right, and bottom right corners of the design.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 27 (verso). 1563. Woodcut. Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice

Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 29r) 1598 () Bernhard Jobin Swiss Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg.Facsimile illustrated title page of 1579 edition, poem (2 pages), and 44 pages of designs.. Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 29r) 683989

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 3 (recto) October 22, 1524 Johann Schönsperger the Younger German Published by Johann Schӧnsperger the Younger, Zwickau.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a curving white line. Middle column is decorated with a series of coiling acanthus leaves. Right column is decorated with a pattern of horizontal hatch marks.. Ein new Modelbuch..., page 3 (recto) 665835

Bedspread. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.2 x 21.3 cm (10 11/16 x 8 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 101" square. Medium: colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfonso Umana.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 17 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First 3 registers are decorated with an alternating pattern of diamonds and snowflakes in between zigzagging lines. Fourth register is decorated with a curving vine of flowers that is framed on the top and bottom by borders ornamented with '+'s.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 17 (recto) 358594

Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 5r). Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (18.5 x 13.5 cm). Published in: Frankfurt am Main. Publisher: Christian Egenolff (German, Hadamar 1502-1555 Frankfurt). Date: 1535.Published by Christian Egenolff, German, 1502-1555, Frankfort am Mayn.Illustrated title page, 26 pages of designs including 4 pages of animals and fish at the end. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 37r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 9 (recto) 1591 Giovanni Battista Ciotti Italian Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. All registers are decorated with ornamented squares containing diamond, 'X', or 'S' motifs.. Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 9 (recto) 660921

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 30 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a decorative pot of flowers that is flanked on either side by other plants sprouting from the ground. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Illustrations from Schön Neues Modelbuch, plate 95 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century. Attributed to Johann Hans Sibmacher (German, died 1611); assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943). Date: 1597. Dimensions: 119 × 151 mm (image); 137 × 167 mm (sheet). Engraving on paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 58 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated in the center with a white 4-petaled flower that is characterized by a circular center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 71 (verso) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Hand-drawn flower upon a grid. The outline of the flower is formed by a series of dots.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 71 (verso) 358422

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 14v). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 8 1/16 in. (14.5 x 20.5 cm). Publisher: Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne. Date: 1532.Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.The only recorded copy (incomplete) of Peter Guentel's second edition of this model book. Illustrated title page and 31 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 8 (recto) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with curving vines that attach to a central ornamental element in center. Right column is decorated with Moresque pattern characterized by central diamond element flanked on top and bottom by 2 vines forming heart-shapes.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 8 (recto) 659763

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 38r). Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.5 x 17 cm). Publisher: Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main. Date: 1608.Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 12, recto. Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (20 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: ca. 1525-29. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Alfonso Umana, Bedspread, c 1937 Bedspread

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 44 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a large central square framing a flower that has stems of leaves, fruit, and other flowers. The central element is surrounded on the top and bottom by a borders decorated with diverse foliage patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 2 (verso) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. First register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a bird and a tree. Second register is decorated with a curving vine of flowers characterized by diamond shapes. Third register is decorated in the center with a curving vine to which leaves and flowers are attached above and below. Fourth register is decorated in the center with a curving vine to which leaves are attached above and below it.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 2 (verso) 662841

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 50r) 1544 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.Illustrated title page, architectural border on reverse of title page, 99 pages of designs, arms of Cologne on last page (Merlos 1063.477, Van Worms).. Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 50r). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 28 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: 1530.Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left is illustrated with diamond pattern, and right is illustrated with floral and linear geometric interlace pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 3 (recto) after 1557 Giovanni Antonio Bindoni Italian Designed by Giovanni Antonio Bindoni, published by Giovanni & Marchio Sessa, Venice, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column consists of a central section decorated with dragon heads attached to vines that flank a fountain in the middle; central section is framed on top and bottom by a pattern of curving leaves. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves.. Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 3 (recto) 660587

Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 5r) 1598 () Bernhard Jobin Swiss Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg.Facsimile illustrated title page of 1579 edition, poem (2 pages), and 44 pages of designs.. Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 5r) 683935

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 58 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with 4 squares that are each ornamented with a different 4-petaled flower motif, which are all further framed within a larger square. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 5 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1546.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with overlapping diamonds, each containing a different ornamental motif, such as a snowflake, diamond, 'X', etc. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 17 (verso) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is narrower and is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers. Bottom register is wider and is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by a series of straight lines with coils wrapped around them; inside each diamond is a quatrefoil motif.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 17 (verso) 662872

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 51r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

On the right, an embroidery example for a neck split. On the left, an alternative for the decoration of the band., Two ornamental borders, print maker: Monogrammist F (Italië), (attributed to), Italy, 1500 - 1599, paper, engraving, h 139 mm - w 222 mm

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 32 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that form a corner. Top register is decorated with a pattern of semi-ellipse motifs ornamented with a central floral motif. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed out of a grouping of circular motifs ornamented with flowers; each diamond is ornamented with flower in the center. Bottom register is solid white.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 32 (recto) 661776

Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 36 (recto). Designer: Pietro Paulo Tozzi (Italian, active 1593-1628). Dimensions: Overall: 5 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (15 x 20 cm). Publisher: Libraria del Giesu , Padua. Date: October 1, 1604.Designed by Pietro Paulo Tozzi, published by Libraria del Giesu, Padua. Calligraphy by Antonello Bertozzi and Sebastian Zanella, scribes of Padua.Design is composed of a central rectangle upon which calligraphic text is printed in black. Surrounding all sides of the middle section are triangular motifs that are each ornamented with a different floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 8 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa , Venice. Date: 1557.Published by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is for bobbin lace and is composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a pattern of triangles that connect to form 2 rectangular columns, on top of which are 3 large ornamented triangles. Right column is decorated with a series of ornamented squares that form a rectangular base for 3 triangles ornamented with the same floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 11 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (17.5 x 14.5 cm). Printer: Willem Vosterman (Netherlandish, active Antwerp). Date: after 1527.Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds; each diamond frames a rectangular checkerboard pattern in the center. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds; each diamond frames a flower in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Esemplario di lavori, page 6 (verso) August 1529 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical bands: 2 acanthus coils separated by almost symetrical group of leaves on both sides, and 4 main acanthus coils connected in center by small band.. Esemplario di lavori, page 6 (verso) 658732

Iron Railing. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Samuel Fineman.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 20r). Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.5 x 17 cm). Publisher: Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main. Date: 1608.Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lucidario di Recami, page 3 (recto) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with an intertwining vine of leaves with a 4-petaled flower at the center. Second column is decorated in the center with an urn, flanked on both sides by a curving vine of leaves. Third column is decorated with a flower in the center with stems that curve outward. Fourth column is decorated with a central flower that is surrounded by curving vines with leaves, upon which sit 2 devil figures at the top.. Lucidario di Recami, page 3 (recto) 660824

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 27 (recto) 1605 Matthias Mignerak Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a tree of grapes. A bird is perched on the tree and a dog lies on the ground.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 27 (recto) 663008

Shunga album. Ship full of treasures - part two, 1815 - 1860 book Part two (of three); white cover with emblems in brown squares; 10 sheets: 1 page, image of lantern and parasol; 4 Erotic representations of love Company couple in the room; 11 pages text of which the latter numbered 1-5. paper. color woodcut / polishing

Ein new getruckt model Büchli...Page 16, verso. Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (20 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: 1529.Published by Schoensperger, Augsburg.Title page, 45 pages of designs for weaving and embroidery, and 5 manuscript pages of weaver's notations at back. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 54 (verso) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right: Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated in the center with a pattern of diamonds that are ornamented with 2 different kinds of quatrefoil motifs.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 54 (verso) 358422

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 9 (verso). Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1554.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal sections. Top section is narrow and is decorated with various shapes formed by patterns of black triangles. Bottom section almost covers entire grid and is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that contain different images, such as an interlace motif, flowers, and a vase. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lucidario di Recami, page 6 (recto). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns; only left column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a wavy vine of leaves and grapes. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of large flowers that bloom out of small vases. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves, flowers, and acorns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 40 (recto) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right: Design composed of 2 sections. Upper section is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs that are ornamented with a different fleur-de-lis pattern, which sit upon a thin rectangular base ornamented with a linear pattern. Lower section is decorated with a frieze of overlapping semi-circles, which sits upon 4 squares; first and fourth squares are ornamented with a bird, and second and third squares are ornamented with a 4-petaled flower.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 40 (recto) 358422

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 93 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 horizontal registers. Each register is divided into squares that are each ornamented with a floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 16 (recto) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is wider and is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves, grapes, and 6-petaled flowers that are attached to a flower sitting in vase. Right column is decorated with an interlace motif and a diamond flanked on either side by a dotted white leaf enclosed by 2 black leaves.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 16 (recto) 660580

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 6). Artist: After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12-1585 Annecy). Dimensions: Sheet: 4 13/16 × 3 9/16 in. (12.2 × 9 cm)Plate: 4 1/2 × 3 5/16 in. (11.5 × 8.4 cm)Overall: 10 1/16 × 7 7/8 in. (25.5 × 20 cm). Date: 19th century ().Modern album containing 19 etchings with moresque designs after the French artist Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 9 (recto) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs that sit upon a rectangular base. Both rounded triangles are ornamented with a geometric foliage pattern. Base is divided into 2 squares that are each ornamented in the center with the same floral motif.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 9 (recto) 358422

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 66r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 28r). Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.5 x 17 cm). Publisher: Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main. Date: 1608.Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Five medallions, anonymous, in or after 1709 print An ornamented medallion surrounded by four small medallions filled with braid. Paris paper etching ornament ~ medallion. interlace ~ ornament

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 3 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is composed of 4 horizontal registers that form a corner. First register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with curving stems that form an upside-down heart shape. Second register is decorated with a straight vine of coiling leaves. Third register is decorated with a Moresque pattern, among which a bird wearing a crown and a shield is illustrated. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of fleurs-de-lis with curving stems that encircle the flowers in the center.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 3 (recto) 661611

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 2 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design divided into 2 horizontal sections. On the left side of the upper section is a large circle ornamented with 2 levels of interlace and floral patterns, on the right side is a narrow vertical column decorated with a pattern of overlapping circles and quatrefoils. Lower section consists of 3 ornamented rectangles; the first 2 rectangles are ornamented with a different floral patter, while the third rectangle is decorated with a mandorla shape ornamented with a Moresque pattern.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 2 (verso) 662218

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 13 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa , Venice. Date: 1557.Published by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is for bobbin lace and is composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a base made up of squares ornamented with diamonds, 'X's, or plant motifs, which has two 3-petaled floral motifs at top. Right column is decorated with a base ornamented with an alternating pattern of a circular motif and 4-petaled flowers with 3 triangular motifs at top. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 45 recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in. (16 x 21 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1600.Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg ().Illustrated title page, poem (2 pages), and 45 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 8 (recto) 1620 Cesare Vecellio Italian Written by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is in the shape of a triangle with the top left corner left blank. It is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are each ornamented with a different floral motif.. Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 8 (recto) 662070

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 10 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves and 4-petaled flowers that attach to a vase at the bottom. Right column is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves that attach to a bird at the bottom. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 8 (recto) 1591 Giovanni Battista Ciotti Italian Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with ornamented squares, each containing a diamond or floral motif. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of semi-oval motifs decorated with triangles and other linear patterns. Bottom register is decorated with 4 ornamented circles, each with a set of lines running through their centers.. Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 8 (recto) 660920

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 4r. Designer: Woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms (German, active first half 16th century, died 1538). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm). Publisher: Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne. Date: 1529.Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne, woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms, German, active first half 16th century, died 1538.Italian translation of title page, illustrated title page, portrait of Charles V, 46 pages of designs including pages of the alphabet. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Drawing, Project for the Decoration of a Ceiling; Italy; graphite, pen and ink on paper

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 92r) 1608 Sigismundus Latomus German Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery.. Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 92r) 685254

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 25 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design consists of a horizontal register that forms a corner toward the bottom of the design; this register is decorated with squares ornamented with different floral patterns. Above the corner are several elaborate floral motifs forming the shape of a triangle.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 25 (recto) 661817

Drawing, Corner Design for Mosaic Floor; USA; brush and watercolor, pen and black ink, graphite on paper

Two sheets with geometric patterns 18th century Anonymous. Two sheets with geometric patterns. Anonymous , 18th century. 18th century. Relief print (wood or metal). Prints

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 7 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that frame a smaller diamond formed by a checkerboard pattern in the center. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of hexagons that frame a '#' in the center. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are superimposed by another pattern of diamonds.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 7 (recto) 358594

Rand decoration with fruit thros, 1589 - 1593 print Rand decoration with fruit thros, flanked by two half cartouches with a cherub and a mascaron. The print is part of an album. paper engraving ornaments ~ art. ornament ~ cartouche. fruits and vegetables ~ ornament. mask, mascaron ~ ornament. cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 11 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a zigzagging vine of 3-sided leaves that sits upon 2 rectangular bases: top base is ornamented with diamonds and bottom base is ornamented with floral motifs. Bottom register is decorated with 3 squares ornamented with an elaborated floral motif in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Nieuw and Vermaeckelyck Hall game, 1738 - 1767 print. gameboard Goose board game with compartments numbered from 1 to 63. In a few boxes of geese. In the large central section the rules and stadholder William III on horseback with the winged victory above him. Title in the upper margin. Amsterdam paper letterpress printing goose-game. board-games. board-games of chance. Victory

Livre de Moresques, page 2 (verso) 1546 Francesco di Pellegrino Italian This book of moresques reproduces designs by the Italian artist Francesco Pellegrino, first published in book form by the artist in Paris in 1530 under the title La Fleur de la Science de Pourtraicture. It is considered the first elaborate publication to introduce the exotic designs in Western Europe, although the ornament was known already through the import of textiles and other objects from the Near East. The publication of the ornament in books and prints immensely increased the interest of native artist and it soon became highly fashionable. Pellegrinos designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque, which appears to have been published first by Cornelis Bos in Antwerp in 1543. Gormont subsequently published the book in Paris in 1546, possibly with the consent of Bos, whom had spent some time in Paris after his expulsion from Antwerp in 1544, and had settled in Germany (Nurem

Lucidario di Recami, page 8 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns; each column is printed upon a grid. First column is decorated in the center with an urn that is flanked on both sides by a curving vine of leaves, flowers, and acorns. Second column is decorated in the center with an urn framed within a quatrefoil that is surrounded on both sides by a griffon with one paw that forms a leaf. Third column is decorated in the center with an urn that is flanked by curving vines and birds. Fourth column is decorated in the center with a flower that has stems curving outward. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 102 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of composite male creatures holding a candle that flank a central male figure with a plant stem for legs. Second register is decorated with 5 squares that are each ornamented with a floral motif. Third register is decorated with several different floral motifs and triangle hanging from the center of the upper edge. Fourth register is decorated in the center with 2 seated putti that are flanked on either side by a pattern of 2 male composite creatures flanking a central vase of flowers.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 102 (recto) 661953

Part of the ornamental ceiling of Graftombe, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c. 1756 - c. 1757 print Part of the ornamental ceiling of a tomb near the Torre Degli Schiavi in Rome. List of explanatory letters in Submarga. Numbered above: Tom. Ii. / Xxx. Rome paper etching (decorated) ceiling Rome

Photo production of a mosaic in the house of Sallustio in Pompeii, Italy, Giorgio Sommer (attributed to), after Anonymous, 1857 - 1875 photograph Pompeii cardboard. paper albumen print floor-covering Pompeii

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 4r 1529 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne, woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms, German, active first half 16th century, died 1538.Italian translation of title page, illustrated title page, portrait of Charles V, 46 pages of designs including pages of the alphabet.. Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 4r 680721

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