Classic Decorative Patterns

Historic printed textile designs featuring geometric motifs and floral elements, showcasing intricate craftsmanship prevalent in artisan works from the Renaissance period.

Essempio di recammi, page 6 (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 2 horizontal registers: top decorated with snowflake within diamond pattern, and bottom decorated with diamonds within diamonds pattern.. Essempio di recammi, page 6 (recto) 357722

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 17 (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 covers entire grid. It is decorated with a pattern of overlapping octagons, each framing a different floral motif at the center.. Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 17 (verso) 660100

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 13 (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 a geometric interlace pattern with coils. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of 4-petaled black flowers inside circles formed by 2 intertwining lines. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 5 (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:Grid with black dots forming 4 heart-shaped leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Essempio di recammi, page 24 (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 2 sets of overlapping interlace patterns, one is formed of thin lines, the other with thick lines.. Essempio di recammi, page 24 (recto) 357722

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 6 (verso) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with twisting branches with leaves. Right column is narrower and is decorated with various geometric motifs.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 6 (verso) 662849

Essempio di recammi, page 6 (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 2 horizontal registers: top decorated with snowflake within diamond pattern, and bottom decorated with diamonds within diamonds pattern.. Essempio di recammi, page 6 (recto) 357722

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 21v. 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.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 30 (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 foliage pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 13 (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; the middle and right columns are printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a white dotted flower that has 2 stems that coil outward; this column is framed on the right and left by 2 decorated borders of leaves, diamonds, and interlace motifs. Middle column is decorated in the center with an urn that connected to 2 coiling vines on either side, among which are climbing putti. Right column is decorated with a dotted black line that connects to 4-petaled flowers and forms interlace patterns.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 13 (verso) 660774

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 13r 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 13r 680792

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 71 (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.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 71 (recto) 663137

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 33r). 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.

Essempio di recammi, page 14 (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 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 45r). Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. (15.5 x 20 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1598 ().Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg.Facsimile illustrated title page of 1579 edition, poem (2 pages), and 44 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 5 (verso). Designer: Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: August 1, 1532.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 6 horizontal registers. Each register is divided into 2 sections, one characterized by a black background and the other by a white background to form a checkerboard background for the entire design. Each register is decorated with a different linear geometric pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 47r) 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 47r) 685106

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 5 (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 narrower and is decorated with an interlace and knot work pattern. Bottom register is wider and is decorated with a pattern of zigzagging vines to which flowers are attached. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 24v) 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 24v). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 14r). 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.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 18r 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 18r 680806

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 88r) 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 88r) 685249

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 6 (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 is decorated with pattern of snowflakes and interlace motifs that are separated by a diamond and leaf motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 37 recto). Designer: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 13/16 in. (15.5 x 19.8 cm). Publisher: Balthasar Caymox (German, Bersse () 1561-1635 Nuremberg). Date: 1597.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611, published by Caimox, Nürmberg.Illustrated title signed CM and Jo. Sibmacher, 7 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 35 pages of designs for weaving, embroidery, and cut-linen. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 10r). 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.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 20 (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 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with curving vines of leaves. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of flowers that have encircling stems. Right column is decorated with a straight line that has a coiling ribbon wrapped along it. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 60r). 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 new, aller Art, Nehens und Stickens (page 34v). 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.

Illustrations from Schön Neues Modelbuch, plate 95 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century 1597 Germany. Engraving on paper . Johann Hans Sibmacher

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 15 (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 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of overlapping heart shapes. Middle register is decorated with diamonds that each frame a geometric motif inside. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds; each diamond frames a heart in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 17r). 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.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 17 (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 5 horizontal registers: middle register is illustrated with 2 complete bird patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Three Frisians one above the other, in the upper Frisian is a mascaron, anonymous, after Balthazar van den Bos, 1550 - 1580 print Three Frisians one above the other, the left half of which consists of black moresken on a white background and the right half of white moresken on a dark stock. There is a mascaron in the upper Frisian. Leaf 9 of 15 sheets from a series of 23 Frisians with title page. Netherlands (possibly) paper engraving mask, mascaron ~ ornament

Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne..., page 11 (recto). Author: Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70-ca. 1625). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 10 7/16 in. (19 x 26.5 cm). Publisher: Mauritio Bona , Rome. Date: 1616.Written by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Mauritio Bona, Rome. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 horizontal registers that form a corner. First register is decorated with a flower that is attached to the inside of the corner. Second register is decorated with a pattern of foliage forming 'S' shapes. Third register is decorated with a pattern of coiling vines and flowers that flank a central foliage element in the shape of an 'X' with fleurs-de-lis at each of its corners and an eagle above it. Fourth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of right-side up and upside-down 'u' shapes. Fifth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with encircling stems; the middle flower has a cross a

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 4 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns; each column has a gridded background. Left column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and fruit. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers. Below these two columns is a frieze ornamented in the center with a winged putto who flies above a small flower with 2 stems that curve outward.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 4 (recto) 358594

Right half of a leaf with one wide frieze and two narrow Frisians, Anonymous, After Balthazar van den Bos, 1550 - 1580 print Right half of a leaf with one wide frieze and two narrow Frisians with moresken one above the other. Half of a mascaron is visible on the left end of the upper Frisian. One of 15 magazines from a series of 23 with title page. Netherlands (possibly) paper engraving

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 52 (verso). 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.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 21 (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 of a Moresque pattern forming a mandorla-esque shape. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 5 (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 6 horizontal registers. Each register is divided into 2 sections, one characterized by a black background and the other by a white background to form a checkerboard background for the entire design. Each register is decorated with a different linear geometric pattern.. Esemplario di Lauori..., page 5 (verso) 358317

Two ornament edges, monogrammist f (Italy) (attributed to), 1500 - 1599 print On the right an embroidery example for a neck split. On the left an alternative to the decoration of the tire. Italy paper engraving foliage ~ ornament - AA - stylized. foliage, tendrils, branches ~ ornament - AA - stylized

Twee friezen met vogels en insecten.Two Frisians above each other. Both ornaments with birds and insects. In addition, some flowers. The print is part of an album.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 62 (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 composed of registers that form a corner. Lower register is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers. Upper register is in the shape of a square and is decorated with a flower emanating from the inside of its lower left corner. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 27 (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 is decorated with a twisting branch that is surrounded by several intertwining leaves. There is a bird at the top left, top right, and bottom right corners of the design. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 14 (verso) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves characterized by a white dotted 3-sided leaf in the center. Middle column is decorated with a central curvilinear shape with intertwining leaves that connect to vines at the top. Right column is decorated in the center with an ornamented urn that is flanked on either side by coiling vines with leaves.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 14 (verso) 660769

Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (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; each column consists of 2 levels. Top level of left column is decorated with a pattern of curving leaves that connect to acorns; bottom level is decorated with curving vines of leaves and flowers. Top level of left column is decorated with a series of flowers; bottom level is decorated with curving stems with leaves and fruit that connect to a flower in the center.. Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (recto) 660841

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 27 (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 decorated with a tree of grapes. A bird is perched on the tree and a dog lies on the ground.

Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 5r) 1535 Christian Egenolff German 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.. Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 5r). 1535. Woodcut. Christian Egenolff (German, Hadamar 1502-1555 Frankfurt)

Knoblauch Gustav (1833-1916), Nicolaikirche, Berlin. Conversion: 2 Details Wall Painting Sacristy 1:10. Pencil, ink watercolor on paper, 25.7 x 48.7 cm (including scan edges)

Randolph F Miller, Leather Seat in Confessional (Detail), 1935 1942 Leather Seat in Confessional (Detail)

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 105 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with triangles that frame a flower in the center. Second register is decorated with squares that are each ornamented with a different floral motif composed of shapes like diamonds, triangles, and circles. Third register is decorated with squares that are each ornamented with a different 4-petaled flower. Fourth register is divided into 2 halves; each half is decorated with different pattern characterized by circles, diamonds, and flowers.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 105 (recto) 661956

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 28r). 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 (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 decorated with an interlace pattern with diamond containing a cross at the center. Central design is framed on the left and right by a decorated border. Left border is decorated with different shapes formed by checkerboard pattern. Right border is decorated with heart-shaped pattern.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 4 (recto) 659753

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 3) 19th century () After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau Modern album containing 19 etchings with moresque designs after the French artist Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau.. Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 3). After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12-1585 Annecy). 19th century (). Etching ()

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Détails du pavement d'une fontaine au Caire. Details of the pavement of a fountain in Cairo.. Bourgoin, Jules, 1838-1907. Prints, Drawings, Design drawings. 1873. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Islamic decoration and ornament

Details of Ceilings, Villa Madama, St. Peter's and Madonna del Popolo. Artist: Sir William Chambers (British (born Sweden), Göteborg 1723-1796 London). Dimensions: sheet: 16 1/4 x 14 in. (41.2 x 35.5 cm). Date: ca. 1750-55. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 63r) 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 63r) 685198

Velvet Brocade Textile, late 1500s. Italy, late 16th century. Velvet (brocaded); silk and metal; overall: 19.7 x 50.8 cm (7 3/4 x 20 in.).

Decorative design, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1874 - 1945 drawing pencil brush

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 10 (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 6 horizontal registers that are each divided into halves. Each register is decorated with a different linear or foliage pattern, half of which is printed upon a black gridded background and the other half is printed upon a solid white background. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Floor mosaic from the House of Epigrams, Regio V, Insula 1, 18. Illustration drawn by Discanno and lithographed by Victor Steeger from Emil Presuhn's "Pompeji. Die Neuesten Ausgrabungen von 1874-1881," Weigel, Leipzig, 1882. German archeologist Presuhn (1844-1881) lived in Italy for eight years and, with Mr. Discanno and Miss Amy Butts, made exact copies of many wall paintings that are now lost.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 9 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 9 recto) 680437

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 24 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the left and right by a vertical column decorated with foliage. First register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 2 different types of flowers attached to a wavy vine. Second register is decorated with curving vines. Third register is decorated with a pattern of 4 flowers attached to a wavy vine. Fourth register is decorated with sets of intertwining vines; the top vine forms an 'S' over the bottom vine.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 24 (recto) 661762

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 14v) 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 14v). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

Pattern pattern, Anonymous, 1750 - 1900 Leaf with pattern of pentagon. With label with inscription: 'J.C.A. van Riemsdijk ... Majestatis. ' Half of a cover. paper. block printing (relief printing process) ornament ~ geometric motifs

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 97 (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 is decorated in the center with a rectangle that is ornamented with a floral motif. Surrounding the outside of the rectangle are large triangular-shaped floral motifs that have animals at their bases. Each edge of the design has one word inscription printed in white.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 97 (recto) 661948

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 13 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of flowers encircled by curving stems. Second register is decorated with a curving vine of 2 different types of flowers. Third register is decorated with a curving vine of 3-petaled flowers. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers that hang upside-down with curving leaves. Fifth register is decorated with a pattern of 5-petaled flowers. Sixth register is decorated with a curving vine of 2 types of flowers.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 13 (recto) 661648

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 10 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that form a corner. First register is decorated with semi-ellipse motifs ornamented with various flowers. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 8- and 4-petaled flowers inside of squares. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 2 different types of floral motifs. Fourth register is decorated with the same pattern as that of the second register.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 10 (recto) 661639

Mosaic depicting birds and wreaths.. Prints. 1752. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Mosaics, Birds, Butterflies, Plants

Design for a sign on the occasion of the silver jubilee of Queen Wilhelmina, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1874 - 1945 drawing paper. pencil brush historical persons. dish, plate, saucer. work of applied art (+ ceramics ~ arts). ball, formal dance. installation of a ruler. historical events and situations Netherlands

Lucidario di Recami, page 5 (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:Second half of a double-paged design composed of 3 sections, continuing from the previous page. First section occupies the majority of the top half and is decorated with an interlace pattern surrounded by foliage. Second section occupies the right corner of the top half; it is decorated with a 4-petaled flower at the center of an interlace motif. Third section occupies the bottom half and is decorated with 2 columns of curving vines of leaves that culminate in a flower at the top (left side). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 37 (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 3 ornamented semi-ellipse motifs; the 2 motifs on the side are larger than the one in the center. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing flowers that attach to a central floral element inside of a circle.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 37 (recto) 661837

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 11 (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:Full-page design illustrated with curving vines and leaves upon a white background.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 11 (recto) 358316

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 29 (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 polygon, which is ornamented with a pattern of multiple flowers.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 29 (recto) 358422

Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 7 (verso) after 1557 Giovanni Antonio Bindoni Italian Designed by Giovanni Antonio Bindoni, published by Giovanni & Marchio Sessa, Venice, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a central floral element flanked by curving stems of leaves. Middle column is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers and leaves. Right column is decorated with a diamond-shaped interlace motif with a flower attached to the top and bottom.. Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 7 (verso) 660595

Door. Bjerregaard, C. H. A. (Carl Henrik Andreas), 1845-1922. Illustrations. 1902. General Research Division. Omar Khayyam, Sufism in literature, Doors & doorways, Decoration and ornament, Islamic

Square surface, six smaller motifs and four ornaments, 1619 print The square and the six smaller motifs are decorated with white tendrils and Schweifwerk on a black surface. paper engraving / etching

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of mandorlas that each frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Second register is decorated with 2 circles: left circle frames a bird standing on branches and right circle frames a bird feeding her babies in a nest. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of circles and quatrefoils that are superimposed with a Moresque pattern. Fourth register is decorated with a curving scroll upon which "IN CLITAVI RTUS" is inscribed.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (verso) 662232

Mantle Corners. Chancay; Central coast, Peru. Date: 1000-1476. Dimensions: a: 43.5 x 25.7 cm (17 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.)b: 40.3 x 25.4 cm (15 7/8 x 10 in.). Cotton and wool (camelid), slit tapestry weave with band of three-color complementary weft diamond twill weave. Origin: Peru. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 42 (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 with a square in the center. The square is ornamented with a pattern of smaller squares that are decorated with 2 different types of quatrefoil motifs. The entire central section is framed on all sides by a white-and-black checkerboard patterned border. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Tyler Coverlet. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.8 x 45.9 cm (14 1/8 x 18 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Arthur G. Merkley.

Purse, Medium: silk, metal Technique: woven, (a) Red silk with symmetrical patterning in silver. Paired hearts flanked by cupids above crown with monkeys right and left. Parrots in corners above, peacock below, dogs in foliage., (b) Blue silk with symmetrical woven pattern in silver. A heart surmounted by a cipher flanked by falcons. Above a crown, border of stylized foliage., France, late 17th-early 18th century, costume & accessories, Purse

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 4 (verso). Designer: Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: August 1, 1532.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 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with various arrows whose heads form squares. Middle column is decorated with leaves places in between the angles of a zigzag line. Right column is decorated with large leaves that are attached to a zigzagging vine. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 5v 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 5v 680724

Bastiano di Francesco: Part of the fries about the presentation of the expulsion of herod, detail of the floor in the cathedral of Siena. .

Designs from fountains, tombs, and a mosque, all at Constantinople Date: 1868

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 8 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with 2 different types of vases, one of which has a human head and a set of birds wings. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a wavy vine with leaves.. Esemplario di Lauori..., page 8 (verso) 358317

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 11 (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 zigzagging vine of 3-sided leaves that sits upon 2 rectangular bases: top base is ornamented with diamonds and bottom base is ornamented with floral motifs. Bottom register is decorated with 3 squares ornamented with an elaborated floral motif in the center.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 11 (recto) 661800

Design for a bookrug for: Stijn Streuvels, Reinaert de Vos, 1910.design for a Bookrug with a Pattern with Geometric Shapes.

Piece Japan 18th-19th century

Ceiling mosaic, San Vitale, Ravenna. Possibly Luigi Ricci (Italian, 1823 - 1896)

Decorated Roman alphabet ca. 1499 Anonymous, French, 15th century. Decorated Roman alphabet. Anonymous, French, 15th century. ca. 1499. Woodcut

Daniel Hopfer I (German, c. 1470 - 1536), Ornament with Vase and Two Designs for Sleeves, etching and open biting

"The Sixth Knot". Interlaced Roundel with Seven Wreaths. Artist: Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471-1528 Nuremberg); After Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, Vinci 1452-1519 Amboise) (or workshop). Dimensions: sheet: 10 15/16 x 8 11/16 in. (27.8 x 22.1 cm)image: 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (26.7 x 21 cm). Date: 1521 before.Embroidery pattern made up out of so-called knot work. The main pattern has a circular shape and is presented in white on a dark ground. The knotted ropes or straps form almost circular wreaths: one in the middle and six surrounding it. On all four corners another, leaf-shaped ornament has been added which sticks out of the circle. The leaves are filled with more knot work in white on the dark ground while swirling straps in black surround them. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 2 (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 divided into 2 horizontal sections. On the left side of the upper section is a large circle ornamented with 2 levels of interlace and floral patterns, on the right side is a narrow vertical column decorated with a pattern of overlapping circles and quatrefoils. Lower section consists of 3 ornamented rectangles; the first 2 rectangles are ornamented with a different floral patter, while the third rectangle is decorated with a mandorla shape ornamented with a Moresque pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Lattice working symmetrically from a base and ending in a similar oblong on top, forms the lozenges and an oblong in the center. All panels are decorated. Birds are in the lozenges, the figure of a woman between two children, in the central oblong. Center: An ovoid. A candelabrum with the half-figures of two children is in the upper panel. A wreath hands from a festoon in the lower panel. A trophy is below. Right: A candelabrum. The figures of two children, standing upon a base, support an ovoidal medallion which contains the figure of a woman. For painted vertical panels, noble cabinet, Palazzo Altieri. Date: 1789-1793. Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 14 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers and is framed at the bottom by a decorative border that is divided into 2 halves. Top register consists of 2 squares, each ornamented with a different Moresque pattern. Middle register consists of a rectangle that is decorated with another Moresque pattern. Bottom register consists of a wider rectangle that is decorated with a pattern of intertwining vines of leaves and flowers.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 14 (verso) 662242

Embroidery Pattern with Round Medallion in its Center 1521 before Albrecht Dürer German Embroidery pattern made up out of so-called knot work. The main pattern has a circular shape and is presented in white on a dark ground. The knotted ropes or straps are arranged in different patterns to form four tiers surrounding the central motif which is a blank, circular medaillon. On the four outer corners of the circle another, leaf-shaped ornament has been added which sticks out of the circle. The leaves are filled with more knot work in white on the dark ground while swirling straps in black surround them.. Embroidery Pattern with Round Medallion in its Center 388374

Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol ca. 1847 Eusebio Zuloaga Spanish This sheet and two others in the collection (acc. nos. 2015.99 and 2015.100) are rare examples of finished design drawings for the decoration of firearms and edged weapons created in the workshop of Eusebio Zuloaga, gunmaker to the Spanish monarchs, keeper of the Royal Armory in Madrid, and the most famous Spanish metalworker of the mid-nineteenth century. This sheet records the decoration created for various parts of a highly elaborate cased pair of all-steel percussion pistols with accessories, which was made in the Zuloaga workshops in Madrid or Eibar. The set of pistols was stolen from the Higgins Armory Museum (Worcester, Mass.) in 1978 has never been recovered. These designs, therefore, provide invaluable evidence of the color and beauty of the missing originals.. Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol. Spanish. ca. 1847. Pen, ink, colored wash, and silver on paper. Works on Paper-Drawin

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 11 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , Venice. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves, grapes, and peacocks, which emanate from a black flower at the top. Right column is decorated in the center by a dotted interlace motif surrounded by foliage. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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