Intricate Floral Designs

Historical prints featuring Moresque and grotesque designs, showcasing elaborate floral patterns and ornamental motifs.

Essempio di recammi, page 14 (recto) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First 3 registers are decorated with different Moresque design. Bottom register is divided into halves: left half is illustrated with owl and mouse between 2 flowers, and right half is illustrated with 2 composite creatures flanking a shield.with 2 composite creatures flanking a shield.. Essempio di recammi, page 14 (recto) 357722

Essempio di recammi, page 14 (recto) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First 3 registers are decorated with different Moresque design. Bottom register is divided into halves: left half is illustrated with owl and mouse between 2 flowers, and right half is illustrated with 2 composite creatures flanking a shield.with 2 composite creatures flanking a shield.. Essempio di recammi, page 14 (recto) 357722

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, title page (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 and is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a female head in the center flanked at sides by flowers. Middle column is decorated with a grotesque head in the center with curving stems of leaves attached to it. Right column is decorated with a central urn flanked by 2 composite female figures with stems as legs that curve outward.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, title page (verso) 660645

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 9 (recto) 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; only left column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a vase in the center that is flanked by 2 reclining female composite figures with leaves for legs that turn into coiling vines with leaves. Middle column is decorated with a wavy vine with an alternating pattern of flowers and white dotted leaves. Right column is decorated with a grotesque head in the center to which 2 coiling vines with leaves and grapes are attached.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 9 (recto) 660795

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 18 (verso) 1554 Matteo Pagano Italian 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 is decorated with two central diamonds emanating from 2 plant stems at the bottom. Each diamond contains a double-headed bird. Surrounding the 2 central diamonds are other foliage elements and smaller birds.. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 18 (verso). 1554. Woodcut. Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice

Lucidario di Recami, page 10 (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 2 vertical columns; the right column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with 2 symmetrical composite creatures that have a human face, a bird's wings, and a lion's body; these creatures sit upon a vine that coils outward. Right column is decorated in the center with a tall flower that 2 putti climb; this central element is framed by a curvilinear shape formed by vines that attach to another winged putto at the outer edges of the column.. Lucidario di Recami, page 10 (recto) 660844

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 9r) 1532 Peter Quentel German 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.. Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 9r) 681462

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 3 (recto) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a curving vine of 4-petaled flowers and 3-sided leaves, some of which are black and some are white with dots. Second column is decorated with an alternating pattern of acorns and white dotted leaves. Third column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves that are white with dots and solid black. Fourth column is decorated with an alternating pattern of white dotted 4-petaled flowers and black leaves. Fifth column is decorated with a curving vine of white dotted 4-petaled flowers, leaves that are white with dots and solid black, and pieces of fruit, including a pineapple and grapes.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 3 (recto). 1556. Woodcut. Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) ,

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 57 (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 printed upon a grid and is decorated in the center with a white 4-petaled flower that is surrounded by a border of foliage.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 57 (recto) 358422

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 2r). 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.

Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 9r). 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.

Essempio di recammi, page 24 (recto). Author: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente (Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1528 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/8 in. (19.8 x 15.7 x 1 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522-1545) , Venice. Date: 1530.Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 sets of overlapping interlace patterns, one is formed of thin lines, the other with thick lines. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 7 (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 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 sets of coiling vines with leaves that surround a reclining female nude that holds 2 flowers. Middle column is decorated with 2 curving vines with flowers, leaves, and grapes that emanate from a composite female figure at the bottom. Right column is decorated with a pattern of 4-petaled flowers and leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 6 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in. (25 x 20 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1563.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 gridded vertical columns that are each decorated with a diverse curving vine of flowers and leaves. Separating the 2 columns is an upside-down "T" shape that is ornamented with a geometric interlace pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 23 (recto). Dedicatee: Catherine de Bourbon (French, 1558-1604). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (24 x 16.5 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1603.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 is decorated in the center with a square framing a flower in the shape of a diamond. Surrounding the square is a vine of flowers and leaves that connect to 2 reclining winged figures at the top and a winged cherub head on the bottom. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 6v). 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.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 23 recto) 1600 Bernhard Jobin Swiss Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg ().Illustrated title page, poem (2 pages), and 45 pages of designs.. New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 23 recto) 680460

New Modelbüch (Page 37r) 1615 Andreas Bretschneider German Designed by Andreas Bretschneider, German, ca. 1578-1640, printed by Henning Gross the younger, Leipzig.Etched hand-colored title page, 29 etched plates (including 3 counterproofs), 20 pages of designs including 4 duplicates.. New Modelbüch (Page 37r) 680922

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 14 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of a central section that is surrounded all on sides by borders (bottom border is divided into 2 halves; each half is decorated a different pattern) ornamented with a floral pattern. Middle section is ornamented with a pattern of curving vines of flowers that are characterized by heart shapes that are formed along each vine.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 14 (recto) 662241

Three Designs for Embroidered Headboards, from Nouveaux Liure da Partements, part of Œuvres du Sr. D. Marot published 1703 or 1712 Daniel Marot the Elder French 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.. Three Designs for Embroidered Headboards, from Nouveaux Liure da Partements, part of Œuvres du Sr. D. Marot. Nouveaux Liure da Partements. Daniel Marot the Elder (French, Paris 1661-1752 The Hague). published 1703 or 1712. Etching. Published by Pierre Husson , The Hague

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 21 (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 is of a Moresque pattern forming a mandorla-esque shape.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 21 (recto) 659806

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (recto). 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 horizontal registers. Top register is very narrow and is decorated with an alternating pattern of two horizontal black lines (one above the other) followed by a single black horizontal line. Middle register is decorated with 3 different flowers. Bottom register is decorated with intertwining lines and diamonds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 68 (recto) Various artists/makers 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 composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated in the center with a curving vine of leaves and fruit; 3 birds are perched on the vine and peck at the fruit. Right column is decorated in the center with a curving vine of leaves and flowers; a squirrel and a bird both advance upward the vine.

Print; etching or engraving on paper

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 8v. 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.

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 35 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in. (16 x 21.5 cm). Illustrator: Woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati) (Italian, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana ca. 1520-ca. 1575 Venice). Publisher: Giovanni Ostaus (Italian, active Venice ca. 1554-91) , Venice. Date: 1567.Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a curving vine of 3-sided leaves. Second register is decorated with vines to which either leaves or flowers are attached. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of flowers and birds. Fourth register is decorated with acurving vines of leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Diverses Pieces d'Ouvrages de Serrurerie; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Engraved by Karl Albert von Lespilliez (1723-1796); Published by Nicolas Jean Baptiste de Poilly (France, 1712 - ca. 1758); Germany; etching and engraving on off-white laid paper; Platemark: 36.8 x 24.4 cm (14 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.) Sheet: 44 x 28.6 cm (17 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 9 (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 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with an interlace pattern. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a tall plant that is flanked on either side by a border ornamented with another interlace pattern.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 9 (recto) 662854

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 6r. 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.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 15r). 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.

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 11, 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.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 20 (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 is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by intertwining lines connected to ornamented pentagons. Inside each diamond is a quatrefoil motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 17 (recto). 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 is decorated with an interlace pattern of diamonds, each containing 4-petaled flower. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 62r). 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.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 38 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.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 19r). 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.

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 7). 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.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 30 (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 4 vertical columns: triangular pattern forming zigzag line, overlapping of various lines to form zigzag, curving vine with leaves, and snowflake pattern. Each column is divided in half by a black background and a white background to create a checkerboard design. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 73 (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 composed of 2 friezes of lace patterns that are printed upon a solid black background. Both friezes are decorated with patterns characterized by a series of linear and geometric motifs. In particular, bottom frieze is ornamented with 3 rounded triangular motifs that sit upon heart-shapes bases.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 73 (recto) 663139

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 8 (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 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of foliage characterized by angular lines and diamonds. Second register is decorated with 3 flowers. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 2 different types of flowers; each flower is placed upon an oval base. Fourth register is decorated with a curving vine of leaves.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 8 (recto) 662852

Drawing, Design for a Square Ceiling; Italy; graphite, pen and ink on paper

Three vertical surfaces with decorations for chairs; Nouveaux Liure d'Ornementes Propres Pour Faire and Broderie et Petit Point. Each flat consists of a decoration for the backrest and the seat of a chair. Copy to print from the Nouveaux Liure d'Ornementes series Pour Faire and Broderié et Petit Point issued by Daniel Marot.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 41 (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 4-petaled flower that is surrounded by curving vines of leaves, fruit, and other flowers. The central element is surrounded by a border ornamented with a geometric pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 51r) 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 51r) 682667

Francesco di Domenico dit, Il Padovano (around 1500-1571). "Florentin card game. Trente-three number in a series of 35 pieces". Black and white wood engraving. 1547. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 123053-4 Card to play, wood engraving, card game, Florentine game, Italian game, 16th 16th XVI 16th 16th 16 Center, engraving

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 21 (recto) 1567 Giovanni Ostaus Italian Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Top register is decorated with 2 intertwining vines of leaves that create ovals, inside of which are birds and an owl. Middle register is decorated with an alternating pattern of an interlace motif and a 4-petaled flower. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a flower that has curving stems to which 2 putti cling.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 21 (recto) 662391

Lucidario di Recami, page 5 (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 2 vertical columns; only left column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a fleur-de-lis that has stems that curve outward. Right column consists of a central section that is decorated with a repeated pattern of a flower in a vase encircled by curving vines of flowers and leaves; this central section is framed on the top and bottom by 2 borders decorated with vines of leaves.. Lucidario di Recami, page 5 (verso) 660831

Coat of arms of the province of Limburg, Mathieu Lauweriks, 1893 print The coat of arms of the Pronvincie Limburg in mirror image. paper coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.) (+ province; provincial) Limburg (Dutch province)

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 9 (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 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 7 (verso) 1554 Matteo Pagano Italian 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 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a series of ornamented diamonds formed by black triangles, which are separated by other motifs also formed by black triangles. Second column is decorated with a backward 'S' followed by a diamond containing a vase. Third column is decorated with a pattern of black diamonds.. Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 7 (verso) 660082

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 10v 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 10v 680785

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 9 (verso) August 1, 1532 Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reissued by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is illustrated with a ship. Middle register is illustrated with a griffon and a man carrying a pale on a stick. Bottom register is illustrated with a seated man, a centaur holding a bow and arrow, and 3 birds (2 flying and 1 on the ground).. Esemplario di Lauori..., page 9 (verso) 358317

Livre de Moresques, page 10 (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 (Nure

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 31 (recto). Designer: Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70-ca. 1625). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (20 x 26 cm). Publisher: Antonio Fachetti , Rome. Date: 1610.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 wavy vine of flowers. Middle register is decorated with an alternating pattern of black squares with flowers and a white 'T' motif ornamented with flowers and leaves. Bottom register is decorated with a flower at the corner; the flower is printed upon a white background. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 52r). 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.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 4 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with Moresque pattern characterized by a central triangle containing 4-petaled flower, and circular vine motifs at sides. Right column is decorated with Moresque pattern resembling 2 elongated hearts formed by vines that overlap one another at the top. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 18 (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 pattern of intertwining vines of leaves. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of heart-shaped flowers that overlaps a branch with leaves in the center.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 18 (recto) 662873

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 26 (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 ornamented with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left by a border ornamented with a curving branch of leaves and acorns and on the right by a border ornamented with a curving vine of leaves and flowers.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 26 (recto) 358421

Lucidario di Recami, page 8 (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 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing 4-petaled flower and triangles containing leaves. Right column is decorated with a vase with a flower at the top, from which 2 vines of leaves curve downward. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (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 printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 intertwining vines that form ovals containing dotted leaves and flowers. Middle column is decorated with a central circular element that is illustrated with 2 birds in its innermost section and 4-petaled flower border on the outermost section; this central element is flanked on the sides by foliage. Right column is decorated with a coiling black vine with white dotted leaves and flowers.. Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (verso) 660842

Plate Ten from Nouveavx Desseins DArquebvseries dated 1744 Signed by Gilles Demarteau The pattern book to which this plate belongs was among the most influential means by which the French fashion of firearms ornament spread throughout Europe and remained the leading style throughout the eighteenth century. Intended to be made in chiseled steel, cast silver, and carved wood, these designs demonstrate the playful and inventive use of late baroque and rococo ornament that characterize the most beautiful firearms of the period. Demarteau was the son of a Liege gunsmith and apprenticed under the Parisian engraver De Lacollombe, who is known chiefly for designs of firearms ornament. From the 1750s onward, Demarteau established himself as one of the most successful engravers of his generation and was renowned for perfecting the technique en manière de crayon, which allowed prints to simulate the appearance and subtlety of chalk drawings.. Plate Ten from Nouveavx Desseins DArquebvseries. Fre

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 5 (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 narrower and is decorated with a curving vine with leaves and 3 birds. Right column is wider and is decorated with a similar curving vine with leaves and 4 birds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (verso) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated in the center with a large plant inside an ornate vase. Surrounding this plant are other ornamental elements and birds.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 11 (verso) 662859

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 48r). 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.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 15 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a geometric interlace pattern that is printed upon a black background. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a circle that is ornamented with a interlace pattern characterized by leaves with grotesque faces; along the outer rim of the circle are a flower, acorn, 3-sided leaf and pomegranate, and curving leaf.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 15 (recto) 662243

Leaf with spreading pattern of flowers over a spreading pattern of leaves, anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1850 Leaf with spreading pattern of flowers over a spreading pattern of leaves. Used as a cover. paper. block printing (relief printing process) ornament derived from plant forms

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 17r 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 17r 680802

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 28r) 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 28r). 1608. Woodcut. Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 11 (recto). 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 a central pattern with right and left decorative borders. Central section is decorated with an interlace pattern. Left border is decorated with wavy line of hearts. Right border is decorated with 2 sections of the same interlace pattern, which are separated in the middle by a 4-petaled floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Modelbüch (Page 30r). Designer: Andreas Bretschneider (German, Dresden ca. 1578-ca. 1640 Leipzig). Dimensions: Overall: 12 x 8 1/16 in. (30.5 x 20.5 cm). Printer: Henning Gross the younger , Leipzig. Date: 1615.Designed by Andreas Bretschneider, German, ca. 1578-1640, printed by Henning Gross the younger, Leipzig.Etched hand-colored title page, 29 etched plates (including 3 counterproofs), 20 pages of designs including 4 duplicates. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 10 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 7 horizontal registers that are each divided into halves. Each register is decorated with a different linear pattern, half of which is printed upon a black gridded background and the other half is printed upon a solid white background.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 10 (recto) 662233

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 17 (recto) ca. 1532 Alessandro Paganino Italian Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Embroidery design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with curving vines with oval-shaped leaves. Right column is decorated with curving vines with 5-sided leaves.. Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 17 (recto) 659847

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 9 (verso) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish 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 that are connected together by a group of 9 smaller diamonds at each corner; each large diamond frames a snowflake in the center. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds, each framing a snowflake in the center.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 9 (verso) 358594

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 25v). 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.

A 16th-century etching by Daniel Hopfer showing high fillings with ornamental and decorative motifs in intricate patterns.

Design for Panels (Textile) Decorated with Moresque and Knotwork Ornament ca. 1525-40 Close to Master F Italian. Design for Panels (Textile) Decorated with Moresque and Knotwork Ornament 344011

Essempio di recammi, page 21 (recto) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design continues from previous page. It is composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is illustrated with a long branch from which various flowers, fruit (olives, grapes, oranges, pears), acorns, and leaves grow. Middle and bottom registers are decorated with same Moresque pattern.. Essempio di recammi, page 21 (recto) 357722

A 16th-century etching by Daniel Hopfer depicting a ceiling with cassette ornamentation, showing geometric patterns and decorative panels.

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 15v) 1556 Hans Hoffman German Designed by Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg 1556) and published by Jacob Frӧlich, Strasbourg.Illustrated title page with Hoffman's monogram, narrative scene on verso of title page, dedication (2 pages), 49 pages of designs, page with publishers information, and narrative scene on last page.. New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 15v) 683043

Lucidario di Recami, page 15 (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 printed upon a grid. First column is decorated in the center with a fountain that is framed inside of a hexagonal shape with two vines forming heart shapes at its sides. Second column is decorated with 2 curving vines with flowers that are at attached in the center by a horizontal band. Third column is decorated in the center with a flower that is flanked on either side by a rabbit that has a tail forming a leaf to a vine. Fourth column is decorated in the center with a flower that is flanked on either side by a dragon with a tail that forms into a nude male figure with an arm that becomes a coiling vine and leaf. Museum: Metropol

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 9r) 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 9r) 684772

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 9 (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 primarily decorated with a pattern of circles ornamented with a floral motif. Placed at the top left and right corners is a sun with a face. In the center of the design is a cross flanked by a ladder on the left and a column on the right. Below the cross is a mound of grass upon which a chicken walks and a skull with crossbones lies. There are also 2 male heads depicted in the center of the design surrounding the cross.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 9 (recto) 358421

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 47 (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 a series of floral motifs framed within different shapes including diamonds, circles, and rectangles. Bottom register is decorated with triangular forms comprised of circles containing 3-sided flowers. which sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with floral elements.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 47 (recto) 661848

Six polyhocks with a Hexaëder as a starting point, Jost Amman, After Wenzel Jamnitzer, 1568 The geometric figures (Polyhedra) become more complex from top to bottom. Numbered in the bottom right: C.III. This print is part of a book. Nuremberg paper etching The geometric figures (Polyhedra) become more complex from top to bottom. Numbered in the bottom right: C.III. This print is part of a book. Nuremberg paper etching

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 5 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 8 horizontal registers that are decorated with a different foliage or geometric pattern. Each half-register is characterized by either a black or white background, thus creating a checkerboard background for the entire design.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 5 (verso) 662224

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 9 (verso). 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 is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by 2 intertwining lines. In the center of each diamond is an elaborate floral element inscribed with "IHS". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 66 (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 in the center with a curving vine of leaves and multiple types of flowers. A squirrel and another animal (dog) climb up the vine, while a bird is perched on a flower (toward the bottom of the design). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 25 (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 is ornamented with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by border ornamented with a different geometric pattern.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 25 (recto) 358421

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 32r) 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 32r). 1608. Woodcut. Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 21 (recto). Dedicatee: Catherine de Bourbon (French, 1558-1604). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (24 x 16.5 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1603.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 is decorated in the center with a pot of 3 flowers that is framed within an oval that is ornamented with 2 cornucopias (one on the left and one of the right). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Two panels with an Atlant and Amor with arrow dockers, Paul Androuet Ducerceau, 1650 - 1703 print Two ornaments with leaf vines. At the bottom right numbered with the letter C. This print is part of an album. publisher: ParisFrance paper etching ornament ~ candlestick. Atlantes ~ Architecture. Attributes of Cupid: Quiver

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 22r) 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 22r) 685063

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 15 (recto) 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 3 horizontal registers: top is illustrated with various lines and triangular shapes, middle is narrowest and is illustrated with '*' pattern, and bottom is illustrated with series of small diamonds and black heart shapes.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 15 (recto) 358316

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 19v) 1556 Hans Hoffman German Designed by Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg 1556) and published by Jacob Frӧlich, Strasbourg.Illustrated title page with Hoffman's monogram, narrative scene on verso of title page, dedication (2 pages), 49 pages of designs, page with publishers information, and narrative scene on last page.. New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 19v) 683062

Print, Differents Compartimens à lusage des Ciseleurs et orfevres ou autres; Designed by Jean-François de Neufforge (Flemish, 1714 - 1791); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Quarter ceiling with a rosette in the middle, after 1644 - 1710 print Quarter ceiling with a rosette in the middle. Around putti with a garland. From series of 6 sheets with opposite copies to a series of quarts the ceilings of Jean Lepautre. Print is part of an album. after print by: Parispublisher: Antwerp (possibly) paper etching ornaments ~ art. (decorated) ceiling. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. rosette ~ ornament

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 10 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with overlapping branches of leaves and dandelions that form figure-8 shapes; above the foliage are the letters: "W G W". Right column is decorated with a pair of symmetrical curving branches of leaves and flowers.. Ein new Modelbuch..., page 10 (recto) 665857

Marmormosaik im Fussboden des Doms zu Ravenna, 1842., 1842., Berlin. Publisher, bei G. Reimer. Decoration and ornament, Marble, Mosaics, Chromolithographs

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 88 (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 pattern of smaller diamonds containing flowers and 2 larger diamonds that frame a quatrefoil with a bird in the center. Bottom register is decorated with circles that each contain a different bird. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 32r). 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.

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