Textile and Embroidery Designs

Woodcuts and designs for embroidery, featuring floral and geometric patterns, reflective of 16th-century textile art and design.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (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 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.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (recto) 659799

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 19 (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 divided into 3 sections: top is illustrated with a cherub head between 2 wings, middle is decorated with vines forming an 'X' that exists between 2 flowers, and bottom is decorated with a flower that has 2 curving leaves. Right column is decorated with 2 flowers in vases. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 10 (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 curving and intertwining branches with leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated with a strikingly similar pattern.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 10 (recto) 662856

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 21 (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 ornamented with floral patterns that sit upon a square base ornamented with various floral and foliage elements. Lower section is decorated with a frieze of overlapping semi-circles that sit upon 4 squares; first and fourth squares are ornamented in the center with a bird, second and third squares are ornamented in the center with a 4-petaled flower.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 21 (recto). 1588. Woodcut. Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (French, Chteau de Fontainebleau 1551-1589 Chteau de Saint-Cloud)

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 9 (recto) 1546 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with intertwining lines that form quatrefoil frames containing a series of diamonds and surrounded by other smaller floral motifs.. Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 9 (recto) 659996

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 9 (recto). Author: Giovanni Battista Ciotti (Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560). Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 in. (13.5 x 18.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century). Date: 1591.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 37 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 37 recto) 680489

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 33 (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 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 and right by a border ornamented with a diverse geometric pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (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 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.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (recto) 659799

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 6v) 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 6v) 681458

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 3 (recto). 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 composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a series of diamonds; central diamond contains ornamented vase. Right column is decorated with black vines that form a symmetrical heart-shape pattern with flowers in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 53 (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 composed of a central section that consists of 4 squares that are each ornamented with a quatrefoil motif. Framing the top and bottom of the central section are 2 borders decorated with a different foliage pattern, and framing the left and right are borders decorated with a different linear pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 19 (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 a series of 2 intertwining lines that form diamonds, each containing a large and ornate snowflake inside. At each corner of the diamond is a pentagon framing a different letter, including "R," "E," and "S".. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 19 (verso) 359158

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 9 (verso). 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 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with a 4-petaled flower at each center. Second column is decorated with part of a diamond, followed by an 'X', and ending with a backward 'S'. Third column is decorated with a diamond pattern formed by black triangles. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 17 (verso). 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 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with an interlace pattern that is ornamented with a series of black diamonds. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of overlapping diamonds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 50 (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 2 squares that are ornamented with a different floral and foliage motif. The squares are framed on the left and right by borders with diverse foliage patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 33 (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 large central square framing a flower that has curving stems of leaves and fruit. Surrounding this central element is a border decorated with 2 different foliage patterns.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 33 (recto) 663014

Essempio di recammi, page 19 (verso). 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 9 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated with a different decorative pattern, some of which are floral, figural, architectural, etc. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 11 (recto) 1591 Matteo Florimi Italian Designed by Matteo Florimi, Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581-died 1613, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 5 upside-down triangular motifs hanging from a rectangular base ornamented with squares framing different shapes, including diamonds, circles, stars, flowers, and foliage. Middle register is decorated with 4 right-side up triangular motifs ornamented with the same pattern (8-petaled flower in the center). Bottom register is decorated with squares ornamented with a different floral motif in the center.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 11 (recto) 660978

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 50 (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 composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated in the center with a flower with curving vines, which is flanked on either side by a nude putto holding a standard. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a rabbit standing upon a base, which is flanked on either side by a leaping dog; surrounding these animals are curving vines of leaves and butterflies. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 15r). 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.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 15v. 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.

Print (France)

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 5 (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 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that contain a knot work motif in the center. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a diamonds superimposed by 'X's and an 'S' motif. Third register is decorated with 2 overlapping lines that form a pattern of small diamonds in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a central zigzagging line that has a diamond at each point. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of different 'X' motifs. Sixth register is decorated with different geometric motifs and birds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 14 (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 is decorated with a pattern of intertwining lines forming diamonds. Inside each diamond is an elaborate snowflake. Pentagons containing a different letter, including 'K', 'E', and 'S', exist at the corners of each diamond. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 20 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with black interlace pattern formed of vines with leaves. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of white flowers connected to one another by twisting vines. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Frieze with Grotesques and a Mask Wearing a Whimple and Crown at Center 1589 Theodor de Bry Netherlandish Horizontal panel with a frieze and ascending and descending ornaments. At center of frieze, a female mask wearing a crown that sprouts two flowers and a whimple ending in swag. Flanking the mask, grotesques with bearded human heads, wings, and egg-shaped bodies. At either side, reclining male figures holding poles, from which hang crabs with faces on their shells.. Frieze with Grotesques and a Mask Wearing a Whimple and Crown at Center 425243

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 15 (recto) 1557 Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa Italian Published by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with intertwining lines that form diamonds and quatrefoils, inside which are 4-petaled flowers. Interspersed throughout the whole design is another floral motif.. Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 15 (recto) 356989

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 12 (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 is decorated with 5 shapes. On the left half of the design is a narrow rectangle ornamented with a Moresque pattern that forms heart shapes and a vertical rectangle that is ornamented with a larger Moresque characterized by vines of flowers and leaves. On the right half of the design is a square ornamented with a 4-petaled flower characterized by a diamond at its center, a circle with an interlace pattern, and another square with different 4-petaled flower in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 18 (verso). 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 4 rectangles. Upper left rectangle depicts a ship out at sea. Upper right rectangle depicts 2 boys leaning against a tree in the background with several pigs in the foreground. Bottom left rectangle depicts fruit hanging from a wooden rod attached to the wall and olives in a basket. Bottom right rectangle depicts birds feeding outside on the ground. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 23 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 56r) 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 56r) 685188

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 10r 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 10r 680784

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 20v. 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.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 16 (recto). 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 in the center with a 6-sided linear motif terminating into a dragon at 4 of its points; this central motif is further decorated with a superimposed black dotted line that attaches to a flower at the very top and bottom. Middle column is decorated in the center with a female composite figure (horse legs ) who takes hold onto a coiling vine at each side. Right column is decorated in the center with a female composite figure with leaves for legs that curve outward and attach to coiling vines of leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 26 (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 tree of fruit and acorns. Perched on top of the tree is a bird and on the ground below the tree are 2 other birds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Three vertical surfaces with decorations for chairs, Anonymous, After Daniël Marot (I), After 1703 - Before 1800 print Each plane consists of a decoration for the backrest and the seat of a chair. Copy to print from the Nouveaux Liure d'Orgings props Pour faire and Broderié et Petit Point published by Daniel Marot. Netherlands (possibly) paper etching

Print, Designs for Headboards; Daniel Marot (French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752); Netherlands; etching and black ink on white laid paper ; Overall: 34 x 22.5cm (13 3/8 x 8 7/8in.) Platemark: 27.5 x 19 cm (10 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

Design for a Book Cover, Alice Cordelia Morse, American, 1863-1961, Brush and gouache on paper, On a green-gray ground, almond-shaped cartouche with foliate, spiral, and other decorative patterns., USA, ca. 1887-1903, graphic design, Drawing, Drawing

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 18 (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 2 vertical columns: left is divided into 8 smaller sections, each with a different patter, and right is illustrated with a vine with leaves and flowers at each of the 4 ends. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Two images of details of the San Marco in Venice, Carl Heinrich Jacobi, c. 1880 - in or before 1885 photomechanical print These prints are part of a cover with 79 prints on 53 sheets and 2 text magazines. Venice paper collotype piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. architectural detail Basilica of San Marco

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 4 (recto) ca. 1532 Alessandro Paganino Italian Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Embroidery design decorated with curving vines and different kinds of birds. There are two composite creatures with human faces and serpentine bodies at very bottom of the design. This is the same design from the previous page, but it is printed in black instead of white.. Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 4 (recto) 659834

Two Frisians with birds and insects, 1551 - 1650 print Two Frisians above each other. Both ornaments with birds and insects. In addition, some flowers. The print is part of an album. paper etching ornaments ~ art. insects. birds

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, title page (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 various linear motifs and 2 figures standing under arches formed by rounded and zigzagging lines. Right column is decorated with 3 flowers attached to a curving vine that rests upon a series of ornamented squares. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Etching by Stefano della Bella showing vignettes with initials, created as a book illustration in 1649.

Quatrefoil Design in Blackwork, from Varii Generis Opera Aurifabris Necessaria ca. 1600 Paul Birckenhultz German Ornamental design in quatrefoil at center, with eight-pointed floral shape in the middle, flanked by a bird at left and at right with an insect at upper left of quatrefoil. In the black background, grotesques with putti heads at lower left and right, and dragons at upper left and right. From a series of six plates of ornamental designs.. Quatrefoil Design in Blackwork, from Varii Generis Opera Aurifabris Necessaria 423588

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 35 (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 3 vertical columns: left is illustrated with curving vines with 3-sided leaves, middle is illustrated with curving vines with 5-sided leaves and small flowers, and right is illustrated with heart-shaped motifs with leaves forming out of the tops of the rounded sections. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 16 (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 composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with flowers that are attached to the same curving vines. Bottom register is decorated with 2 flowers that have stems that transform into an interlace pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 13v 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 13v 680793

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 61 (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 enclosed within a square. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Drawing, Ceiling in Handrian's Villa; Italy; graphite, pen and ink on paper

Drawing, Design for a Painted Panel; Designed by Jean-Guillaume Moitte (French, 1746-1810); France; pen and chinese ink, brush and sepia on paper; 39.7 × 10.7 cm (15 5/8 × 4 3/16 in.)

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 43r) 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 43r) 682150

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 8 (verso) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian 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 wider and is decorated with a central female composite figure whose lower half is formed of plant stems that curve outward and connect to 2 coiling vines with leaves and grapes; the central image is framed on the top and bottom by other floral and foliage elements. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a curving vine with an alternating pattern of 3-sided black and white dotted leaves.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 8 (verso) 660578

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1625-1682 depicting a decorative foliage frieze with human figures, illustrating Baroque ornamentation techniques.

New Modelbüch (Page 8r). 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.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 6v 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 6v 680773

Lucidario di Recami, page 2 (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 consisting of 2 levels; the bottom level of each column is printed upon a grid. Bottom level of left column is decorated in the center with an urn that has a curving vine of leaves and flowers attached to each side; top level is decorated with a line with an alternating pattern of urns and leaves. Bottom level of right column is decorated with a central flower with stems that curve outward; top level is decorated with a line with an alternating pattern of 2 different-sized leaves.. Lucidario di Recami, page 2 (verso) 660823

Prima parte de' fiori, page 3 (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 decorated with ornamented diamonds. Diamond in the very center contains an illustration of spotted female figure carrying a bow and arrow. Other diamonds contain different floral motifs.. Prima parte de' fiori, page 3 (recto) 661088

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 16v. 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.

New Modelbüch (Page 42r). 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.

La operina di Ludouico Vicentino, da imparare di scriuere littera cancellarescha. Arrighi, Ludovico degli, Woodblock, 1522-1523

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 23r). Dimensions: Overall: 7 11/16 x 5 7/8 in. (19.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne. Date: 1544.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). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Livre de Moresques, page 2 (recto) 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

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 32 (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 in the shape of a triangle and is decorated with 3 different floral and foliage patterns.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 32 (recto) 358422

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 10 (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 composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is divided into 2 sections: top section is decorated with an interlace pattern printed in black and bottom section is decorated with the same interlace pattern printed in white. Right column is decorated with 2 intertwining vines of flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 6v). 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.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 5 (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 is decorated with a pattern of squares connected to rectangles that are then connected to quatrefoils in the center. Each shape is ornamented with a different floral or foliage motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 31v) 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 31v). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

Pilaster decoration (lower party), from the Loggie Di Rafaele Nel Vaticano series (pl. 7); Ottaviani, Giovanni (1735-1808), Rafael (1483-1520), Savorelli, Gaetano (Fl. 1772-1791), Camprosi, Pietro (1726-1781); 1772-1777 (1772-00-00-1777-00-00);

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 57 (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 in the center with 2 squares that are ornamented with a different floral and foliage motif. The squares are framed on the left and right by borders with diverse foliage patterns.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 57 (recto) 663039

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 7 (verso) 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. First register is decorated with a zigzagging line ornamented with squares. Second register is decorated with a curving line with a snowflake motif on top of or underneath each curve. Third register is decorated with a zigzagging line of diamonds with a 4-petaled flower above or below each corner. Fourth register is decorated with 2 birds flanking a heart followed by 2 other flowers. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a snowflake and a tree. Sixth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a group of 'X's and an 'S' motif. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of squares, each superimposed with an 'X'.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 7 (verso). 1563. Woodcut. Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 34r) 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 34r) 682131

Roman mosaic; Superbe Mosaïque des Romains (...); Illustrations De Tableaux Topographiques, picturesques, Physiques, Historiques, Moraux, Politiques, Littéraires de la Suisse et de l'Italie. Roman mosaic with orpheus in the middle with his winch, sitting on a lion. Several animals around the compartments.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 28 (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 2 flowers that sprout from the ground. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eleven ornaments with putti, animals and prints, 1704 print Numbered: 12. paper engraving cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. ornaments ~ art. ornament derived from plant forms

White Eagle and Crown of Poland. Dated: c. 1450. Medium: woodcut on gray paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Polish 15th Century.

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 20r). 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.

Lucidario di Recami, page 14 (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 3 vertical columns; each column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and dotted flowers. Middle column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and 2 different types of fruit. Right column is decorated in the center with 3 hanging acorns (1 in the center and 1 on the left and right) that attach to large leaves that form part of a coiling stem.. Lucidario di Recami, page 14 (recto) 660887

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 13v) 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 13v) 681474

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 13 (verso) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 6 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves. Second column is decorated with an alternating pattern of diamonds and vines forming a figure-8 shape. Third column is decorated with an alternating pattern of a 4-petaled flower followed by a leaf. Fourth column is decorated with a pattern of vines with leaves in the form of an S’. Fifth column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves. Sixth column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves, flowers, and grapes.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 13 (verso). 1556. Woodcut. Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 37 (verso) 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 2 horizontal registers. Top register is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of coiling vines. Bottom register is decorated with an ornamented vase of 3 flowers; at the bottom of the vase are curving stems of leaves.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 37 (verso) 662585

Ornamental Plate I 1610-1620 France. Engraving on paper . Jacques Hurtu

Modelbuch new, aller Art, Nehens und Stickens (page 18v). Binder: Riviere & Son(s) (London). Dimensions: Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 15/16 in. (17.5 x 12.5 cm). Publisher: Hermann Gülfferich (1542-1554) , Frankfurt am Main. Date: 1553.Published by Hermann Gülfferich, 1542-1554, Frankfurt am Main, bound by Riviere & Son(s), London.Illustrated title page (copy of Beham-Pauli 1222), 76 pages of designs, and printer's mark on last page. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 3r 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 3r 680717

Diamondworks: a selection of jewel mounts. Etching by Bénard after Lucotte.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 51 (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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Decorated Ceiling and Wall, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758-1823, Pen and dark brown ink over traces of graphite on blue laid paper, Horizontal rectangle. At left, ceiling. In center, sun-face framed by garlands forming oval. Radially, burning torches. Outside, upper parts of circles with pedestal. At right, view into two aisles of tall structure. At left, representation of sacrifice. Verso: scheme of panels of ceiling, outlined., Italy, 1800-1823, architecture, interiors, Drawing, Drawing

Design by Jean Marot; Édouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); Paris, France; 1866; Heliogravure; 15.5 x 22.7 cm (6 1,8 x 8 15,16 in.)

Chintz wall panel early 18th century Style of Jean Berain French. Chintz wall panel 238106

Floraal Ornament, Léon-Louis Chapon, After André Mare, 1921 print This print is part of a book. paper flowers ~ ornament

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 23 (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 a rounded triangular motif ornamented with a floral pattern that sits upon a rectangular base formed by 2 squares decorated with diverse patterns that include hearts. Lower section is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers that sits upon 4 squares that are decorated with a floral pattern.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 23 (recto) 358422

Leaf from Crown of Noble and Virtuous Women 1591 Italy. The Venetian printmaker and book publisher Cesare Vecellio is best known for a book of over 500 woodcuts of ancient and modern costumes from 1590. The following year, he printed and produced this equally popular book of sewing and lace patterns. Literally a hands-on manual whose pages were often ripped out to produce decorative accents for womenís attire, it continued to be published in new editions as late as 1891. Intended for household use, the book was one of the hallmark innovations of the Renaissance, giving print media an economic application in fostering the amateur production of luxurious textiles.. Woodcut on ivory laid paper . Cesare Vecellio

Design for the Ceiling of the Supper Room at Curraghmore, County Waterford, Ireland ca. 1786-87 James Wyatt British. Design for the Ceiling of the Supper Room at Curraghmore, County Waterford, Ireland. James Wyatt (British, Weeford, Staffordshire 1746-1813 near Marlborough, Wiltshire). ca. 1786-87. Pen and ink, graphite

Copper engraving and etching by Barthel Beham from the 16th century depicting the Battle of Tiberius Gracchus and fight for the banner, showing military figures, gestures, and battle composition.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 6r) 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 6r). 1608. Woodcut. Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main

Pattern in black on a white ground; along the cental axis a sylised flower, 1703 - 1712 Pattern in black on a white ground; along the cental axis is a sylised flower with foliate and flower scrolls under a closed crown. Prent uit 'De werken van Daniel Marot...', 1705. paper etching Pattern in black on a white ground; along the cental axis is a sylised flower with foliate and flower scrolls under a closed crown. Prent uit 'De werken van Daniel Marot...', 1705. paper etching

Kopvignet met kikvorsen in 'Kunst en samenleving'.These frogs are shown several times. Twice they form the letter 'X'. Dijsselhof filled the residual space with frog. Escher would have felt challenged to use similar forms for this. You could speak here from an 'irregular surface filling' (Irregular Plane Filling).

New Modelbüch (Page 47v) 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 47v). 1615. Etching

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 109 (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 central zigzagging line that forms 2 ornamented triangles above the line and 3 ornamented triangles below the line; upper triangles are decorated with foliage patterns and lower triangles are decorated with animal and figural representations that include a foliage element. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a shield ornamented with a man's face wearing a crown; this central element is flanked on both sides by 2 composite man, bird, and lion creatures whose tails form curving vines of flowers, upon which 2 dragons climb. Museum: Metropolitan Mus

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