Ornate Decorative Patterns

Elegant design patterns featured in prints, showcasing intricate floral and geometric motifs, related to decorative arts and architecture.

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 2r) 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 2r). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 2r) 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 2r). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 4 (recto) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a pattern of overlapping multi-sided shapes that contain leaves, grape bundles, and 4-petaled leaves inside. Right column is decorated with 2 separate curving vines with dotted white and solid black leaves; the vine on the left also has a grape bundle and the vine on the right has several black 4-petaled flowers.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 4 (recto) 660358

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 10 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Domenico da Sera (French, active Italy, 16th century). Date: April 12, 1532.Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with curving and intertwining branches with leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated with a strikingly similar pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 6 (recto) 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 composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a diamond, followed by an 'X', and a backward 'S'. Right column is decorated with a heart, followed by an 'X', and a diamond containing a series of even smaller diamonds.. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 6 (recto) 359158

Print (France)

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 17 (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 squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of a backward 'S' motif and a diamond within a square. Middle register is decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of a diamond and stacked circular forms. Bottom register is decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of stack circular forms and striped diamonds.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 17 (recto) 660986

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 28 (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 floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Essempio di recammi, page 18 (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 3 sections. On the left is a large rectangle with a floral Moresque pattern. On the right is a vertical column decorated with a linear floral pattern above of a small circle decorated with another floral Moresque pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 68 (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 composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated in the center with a curving vine of leaves and fruit; 3 birds are perched on the vine and peck at the fruit. Right column is decorated in the center with a curving vine of leaves and flowers; a squirrel and a bird both advance upward the vine. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 11r. 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 33 (recto) 1603 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, dedicated to Catherine de Bourbon, French, 1558-1604.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and has a central section consisting of 2 squares; each square is ornamented with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by a border ornamented with a diverse geometric pattern.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 33 (recto) 358421

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 36 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: 1530.Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left is narrower and is illustrated with flowers with rounded stems, and right is wider and is illustrated with flowers and leaves on vines that create heart shapes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Modelbuch new, aller Art, Nehens und Stickens (page 9v). 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.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 16 (recto) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns 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.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 16 (recto) 660794

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 9 (recto) 1554 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with large ornamented figure-8 motif. Right column is decorated with large ornamented hexagonal shape in between 2 diamonds.. Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 9 (recto) 660089

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 23 (recto) 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 composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a geometric interlace pattern. Right column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds, each containing a 4-petaled flower in the center.. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 23 (recto) 359158

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 8r 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 8r 680776

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (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 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 56r). 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.

Livre de Moresques, page 4 (verso) 1546 Francesco di Pellegrino Italian This book of moresques reproduces designs by the Italian artist Francesco Pellegrino, first published in book form by the artist in Paris in 1530 under the title La Fleur de la Science de Pourtraicture. It is considered the first elaborate publication to introduce the exotic designs in Western Europe, although the ornament was known already through the import of textiles and other objects from the Near East. The publication of the ornament in books and prints immensely increased the interest of native artist and it soon became highly fashionable. Pellegrinos designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque, which appears to have been published first by Cornelis Bos in Antwerp in 1543. Gormont subsequently published the book in Paris in 1546, possibly with the consent of Bos, whom had spent some time in Paris after his expulsion from Antwerp in 1544, and had settled in Germany (Nurem

Essempio di recammi, page 13 (verso) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 2 different types of 4-petaled flowers connected together by diamonds to form diagonal lines. 2nd register is decorated with Moresque motif of flowers and intertwining vines. 3rd register is decorated with various circles linked together by short horizontal bands; coiling around these circles are vines with flowers. Bottom register is divided into 2 sections: left one with man's face flanked on either side with vine and leaves, and right one is decorated with flowers.. Essempio di recammi, page 13 (verso) 357722

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 14 (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 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 4 rounded triangular motifs, each ornamented with a different central floral pattern. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are ornamented with flowers and ovals; these diamonds overlap with large floral motifs at the top and bottom corners.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 14 (recto) 660982

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 24 (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 composed of 2 sections. Upper section is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs ornamented with a different 4-petaled flower, which sit upon a rectangular base consisting of 2 squares that are each ornamented with a different circular floral motif. Lower section is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers that sits upon 4 squares that are decorated with a floral pattern. Museum: M

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 11 (recto) 1591 Giovanni Battista Ciotti Italian Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with squares ornamented with diamonds, flowers, and stars. Middle register is decorated with 4 semi-oval motifs containing an 8-sided star motif. Bottom register is decorated with squares containing an alternating floral pattern.. Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 11 (recto) 660923

Print (France)

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 11 (recto) 1557 Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa Italian Published by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with 2 intertwining lines forming oval shapes, 3 of which frame a leaf inside. Middle column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves. Right column is decorated with a pattern of overlapping diamond shapes with leaves and flowers inside.. Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 11 (recto) 356989

Bound Print, Plat-fonds de la Galerie dApollon; Designed by Jean Bérain the Younger (1674-1726); France; etching on laid paper

Prima parte de' fiori, page 4 (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 divided into 2 sections that are separated by a black line with triangles at the ends. Upper section is decorated with a pattern of quatrefoils framing a floral motif. Bottom section is decorated with a pattern of mandorlas framing different floral motifs.. Prima parte de' fiori, page 4 (recto) 661091

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 20 (verso) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are printed upon a white background. First register is decorated with a pattern characterized by diamonds with a trefoil motif attached to the outside of their top and bottom corners. Second register is decorated with an angular linear pattern. Third register is decorated with a pattern characterized by diamonds with a group of 3 acorns attached to the outside of their top and bottom corners. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of sideways flowers.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 20 (verso) 358594

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 17 (verso) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with interlace pattern within exist 2 flowers. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of circles formed by intertwining vines, each containing a 4-petaled flower.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 17 (verso) 659798

Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 9 (verso). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Giovanni Antonio Bindoni. Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (20 x 14.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni & Marchio Sessa (Italian, active 1557) , Venice. Date: after 1557.Designed by Giovanni Antonio Bindoni, published by Giovanni & Marchio Sessa, Venice, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with 3 flowers; each is connected to a vine resembling a cornucopia element. Right column is decorated with an interlace pattern formed out of vine with leaves that creates 2 heart shapes in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 15, verso. Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (20 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: ca. 1525-29. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 10 (verso) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with interlace vine pattern with 2 sets of leaves flanking the central element. Right column is decorated with interlace pattern characterized by a central element of two intertwining lines forming a stack of 3 diamonds with ends in the shapes of leaves.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 10 (verso) 659768

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 15 (recto) 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 composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is divided into 2 sections: top section is decorated with an alternating pattern of 2 stacked 'X's and a diamond motif, and bottom section is decorated with a curving vine with leaves. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of white '+'s inside of black squares that are connected together by small black lines. Right column is decorated with various foliage elements contained within different circular and triangular shapes formed by 2 intertwining lines.. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 15 (recto) 359158

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 45 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a large central square framing a flower that has stems of leaves, fruit, and other flowers. The central element is surrounded by a border ornamented with a foliage pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 29 (verso) 1530 Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left is narrower and is illustrated with symmetrical heart-shaped patterns, and right is wider and is illustrated with other circular and heart-shaped patterns.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 29 (verso) 358316

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 35 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are divided into halves; each half is decorated with a different linear foliage pattern and contains an inscription (P 48, P 56, P 48, P 48, P 68, P 68). The middle section consisting of the horizontal register is framed on the left and right by 2 vertical columns ornamented with a different linear foliage pattern; the left column ends with the inscription "P 20" and the right column ends with the inscription "P 18".. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 35 (recto) 661784

Lucidario di Recami, page 5 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns; only left column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a fleur-de-lis that has stems that curve outward. Right column consists of a central section that is decorated with a repeated pattern of a flower in a vase encircled by curving vines of flowers and leaves; this central section is framed on the top and bottom by 2 borders decorated with vines of leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 49 (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 consists of 4 squares that are each decorated with a different 4-petaled flower. Each flower is composed of a pattern of small black and white squares, some of which are ornamented with geometric motifs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 55r) 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 55r) 685187

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 19 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (17.5 x 14.5 cm). Printer: Willem Vosterman (Netherlandish, active Antwerp). Date: after 1527.Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with diamonds that each frame a diamond motif characterized by hearts in the center. Bottom register is decorated with diamonds that each frame a group of smaller diamonds in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 45r) 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 45r) 682158

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 6 (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 3 rounded triangular motifs, each ornamented with a central floral element. Second register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a flower inside a circle and a flower inside a diamond. Fourth register is decorated with a series of squares ornamented with different floral motifs.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 6 (recto) 661795

Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 6 (verso). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Giovanni Antonio Bindoni. Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (20 x 14.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni & Marchio Sessa (Italian, active 1557) , Venice. Date: after 1557.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 black vine with leaves. Middle column is decorated with a floral motif that is repeated 3 times. Right column is decorated with a black vine with leaves (similar to left column). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print (France)

Two panels with modern grotesken. The left panel is made up of three friezes and two surfaces with a triangular shape in the upper surface in which a putto is on a lion at the bottom right: A.3. On the right pane is at the bottom of a winged woman with a ball in a pointed oval, the bottom right state: A.4.

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 9 (recto). Dimensions: 7 5/16 x 5 3/8 in. (18.5 x 13.6 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: October 22, 1524.Published by Johann Schnsperger the Younger, Zwickau.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with 2 curving branches of leaves and flowers that overlap in the center; placed on top of the 2 intertwining ends are a heart and an "M". Right column is decorated with coiling acanthus leaves wrapped around a straight branch. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Esemplario di lavori, page 13 (verso). Dimensions: 9 5/16 x 7 1/4 x 15/16 in. (23.7 x 18.4 x 2.4 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80-1544 Venice) , Venice. Date: August 1529.Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 6 horizontal registers: intersecting zigzag pattern, white diagonal dotted lines upon black background, snowflake and 'S' pattern, '*'s placed among wavy line, 'x' and diamond pattern, and 8-petaled flower in center surrounded by vines with leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Autre Compartimens; Designed by Jean-François de Neufforge (Flemish, 1714 - 1791); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

New Modelbüch (Page 26r). 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.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 58r) 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 58r) 682840

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 4 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 3/16 in. (21.2 x 14.9 x 0.5 cm). Publisher: Alessandro Paganino (Italian, active Salò, Toscolano and Venice, 1511-38). Date: ca. 1532.Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Embroidery design 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Livre de Moresques, page 15 (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 (Nure

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 2 (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:Designs composed of 2 sections that are separated by a black line with ends in the shape of a triangle. Top section is decorated with a pattern of ornamented quatrefoils that contain a flower at the center. Bottom section is decorated with a pattern or ornamented mandorlas that contain various floral motifs.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 2 (recto) 660933

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 20 (recto) 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 composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of curving leaves connected together by diamonds strung on a straight line. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of zigzagging lines ornamented with sideways 'S's; the lines also have flowers stemming from each point. Bottom register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 'X's followed by thicker 'XX's.. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 20 (recto) 359158

Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami. Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Giovanni Antonio Bindoni. Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (20 x 14.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni & Marchio Sessa (Italian, active 1557) , Venice. Date: after 1557.Designed by Giovanni Antonio Bindoni, published by Giovanni & Marchio Sessa, Venie, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.Title page with printer's mark, 21 pages of designs, last page contains floral design printed upon grid. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Edward L Loper, White Quilted Coverlet, c 1936 White Quilted Coverlet

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 29 (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 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with coiling vines of leaves. Middle column is left blank. Right column is decorated with a curving branch of leaves.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 29 (verso) 662279

Esemplario di lavori, page 6 (recto). Dimensions: 9 5/16 x 7 1/4 x 15/16 in. (23.7 x 18.4 x 2.4 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80-1544 Venice) , Venice. Date: August 1529.Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical bands: circular branches with heart-shaped leaves, and large acanthus leaf around branch (1/2 of band) and figure-8 vine with flowers and leaves (1/2 of band). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 6 (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 composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds and curvilinear organic forms. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of white leaves in between white semi-circles upon a black background. Right column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds connected together by squares with a white-and-black checkerboard ornamentation. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Stone Ranks and Consoles, Anonymous, After Rutger Kasemann, 1622 print Horizontal leaf, divided into four courses with a stone slender and a console in each compartment. print maker: Germany (possibly)after design by: Germany (possibly)publisher: Paris paper etching

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 38r) 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 38r) 685095

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 47r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 31 (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 decorative pot of flowers that is flanked on either side by other plants sprouting from the ground.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 31 (recto) 663012

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 20r) 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 20r) 685060

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 12r) 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 12r) 685032

Livre de Moresques, page 15 (verso) 1546 Francesco di Pellegrino Italian This book of moresques reproduces designs by the Italian artist Francesco Pellegrino, first published in book form by the artist in Paris in 1530 under the title La Fleur de la Science de Pourtraicture. It is considered the first elaborate publication to introduce the exotic designs in Western Europe, although the ornament was known already through the import of textiles and other objects from the Near East. The publication of the ornament in books and prints immensely increased the interest of native artist and it soon became highly fashionable. Pellegrinos designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque, which appears to have been published first by Cornelis Bos in Antwerp in 1543. Gormont subsequently published the book in Paris in 1546, possibly with the consent of Bos, whom had spent some time in Paris after his expulsion from Antwerp in 1544, and had settled in Germany (Nure

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 19) 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 19). After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12-1585 Annecy). 19th century (). Etching ()

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 48 (verso) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon and grid and is decorated in the center with a motif formed by 2 triangles, a circle, and a candle stick, all of which are all superimposed by the other. Surrounding this central element are curving vines of leaves and flowers, among which are 2 winged putti, birds, and flying insects.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 48 (verso) 358422

Kasha wool design by the French knitwear house Rodier, 1924. The pattern motif of animals and foliage from Rajouri, India. Tissu Rodier, 1924. Le motif kasha de Radjaori. Handcoloured pochoir lithograph by Marcel Bry from Raymonde Sees Le Costume de la Revolution a nos Jours, Editions de la Gazette des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1929.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 35r) 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 35r) 682134

Livre de Moresques, page 12 (verso) 1546 Francesco di Pellegrino Italian This book of moresques reproduces designs by the Italian artist Francesco Pellegrino, first published in book form by the artist in Paris in 1530 under the title La Fleur de la Science de Pourtraicture. It is considered the first elaborate publication to introduce the exotic designs in Western Europe, although the ornament was known already through the import of textiles and other objects from the Near East. The publication of the ornament in books and prints immensely increased the interest of native artist and it soon became highly fashionable. Pellegrinos designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque, which appears to have been published first by Cornelis Bos in Antwerp in 1543. Gormont subsequently published the book in Paris in 1546, possibly with the consent of Bos, whom had spent some time in Paris after his expulsion from Antwerp in 1544, and had settled in Germany (Nure

Design of a plafond no. 6, with arabesque motifs. unknown, graphic artist, Marot, Daniel (1661-1752 ; st.), graphic artist

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 22 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in. (16 x 21.5 cm). Illustrator: Woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati) (Italian, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana ca. 1520-ca. 1575 Venice). Publisher: Giovanni Ostaus (Italian, active Venice ca. 1554-91) , Venice. Date: 1567.Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a 4-petaled flower and circular interlace motif. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a diamond-shaped interlace motif and a heart-shaped leaf. Third register is decorated with a curving vine of flowers and leaves, amongst which are birds and a dog. Fourth register is dec

Two designs of page heads from books, one of which is woodcut and one photomechanical reproduction, Joseph Casier (Possible), After Anonymous, c. 1891 - In or Before 1896 photomechanical print. print Above a woodcut, under a photomechanical reproduction. paper illustration ~ printed matter, book

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 11 (recto). Designer: Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70-ca. 1625). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (20 x 26 cm). Publisher: Antonio Fachetti , Rome. Date: 1610.Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of curving vines with white dotted leaves. Second register is decorated with a pattern of coiling vines of leaves and grapes. Third register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with curving stems that form heart shapes around them. Fourth register is decorated with curving vines of leaves and acorns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 6 (recto) 1567 Giovanni Ostaus Italian Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Each register is decorated with a different floral and foliage pattern that terminates in a diverse image. Top register ends in 2 winged gargoyle figures and bottom register ends in 2 cornucopias with birds feeding off the fruit inside.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 6 (recto) 662356

Essempio di recammi, page 17 (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 covers a full-page and has a black background. The largest element of the design is a cross surrounded on the left by 2 'i's and on the left right by an 'i' and a 's'. These various elements are decorated with 3 horizontal registers of interlace patterns.. Essempio di recammi, page 17 (recto) 357722

Upper part of decorative pilaster, Giovanni Ottaviani, Pietro Camporesi (I), After Gaetano Savorelli, After Rafaël, in Or Before 1772 - 1779 print Left arabesks and medallions with griffin and figures. Right tablets with winged bears and garlands of fruits. Top part of a pilaster. Upper right numbered IV. paper engraving / etching half-column, pilaster ~ architecture

Manuel G Runyan, Woven Coverlet, c 1938 Woven Coverlet

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 17v). 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.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 13v. 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.

Draft for the door of the Barberini chapel at San Carlo all Quattro Fontane, Rome, by Francesco Borromini, showing construction and benchmark on fine paper in graphite, 1640-1641.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 5 (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 decorated with Moresque pattern with 6-petaled flower in center. Right column is decorated with Moresque pattern characterized by curving vines that almost form elongated heart-shapes (without connecting at the tip) at top and bottom. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (verso) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with wavy vine with leaves. Middle column is decorated with interlace pattern that frames a snowflake on top and a smaller interlace square in the center. Right column is decorated with 2 lines with 3 sets of coils wrapped around them.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (verso) 659760

Essempio di recammi, page 6 (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 covers 2 pages and is decorated with large Moresque pattern. Above main design is a thin band decorated with foliage motifs and various animals. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 4v. 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.

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 16 (recto). Designer: Matteo Florimi (Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581-died 1613). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (14 x 20 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century) , Venice. Date: 1591.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 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with rounded triangular motifs ornamented with squares with grids and '+'s or 'x's. Second register is decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of a circular form with diamonds (twice in a row) and a circular form with ovals. Third register is decorated with 5 triangular motifs decorated with different linear patterns, primarily characterized by a group of stacked semi-circles and gridded triangles, circles, and rectangles.

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 9 (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 divided into 2 halves. Left half is composed of 2 horizontal registers: top register is decorated with a pattern of 5-leafed plants that sit upon an ornamented base characterized by circles, diamonds, and an interlace pattern; bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with floral elements that form their highest corners, which sit upon an ornamented base. Right half is composed of 3 horizontal registers: top register is decorated with a pattern of semi-ellipses that sit upon a base ornamented with circles containing various diamond motifs, middle register is decorated with 3 triangular motifs upon an ornamented base, bottom register is decorated with pattern of diamonds containing circles with a 6-petaled floral motif at

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 22 (recto) 1530 Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left is narrower and is illustrated with circular forms connected together by small vertical bands, and right is wider and is illustrated with large flowers (2 full flowers are shown).. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 22 (recto) 358316

Design after an Antique Painting. Édouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889)

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 106 (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 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with triangles that contain a central floral element. Middle register is decorated with 5 squares of floral motifs primarily comprised of circles. Bottom register is decorated with 5 squares ornamented with a 4-petaled flower (first and fifth squares have the same flower, and second and fourth squares have the same flower).. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 106 (recto) 661957

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 88 (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 pattern of smaller diamonds containing flowers and 2 larger diamonds that frame a quatrefoil with a bird in the center. Bottom register is decorated with circles that each contain a different bird.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 88 (recto) 661936

New Modelbüch (Page 10r) 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 10r) 680863

Sampler. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" high; 5 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ella Josephine Sterling.

Lucidario di Recami, title page (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns. First column is decorated in the center with an urn flanked on the sides by a curving vine with leaves and acorns. Second column is decorated in the center with a 3-petaled flower with stems that curve outward at the sides. Third column is decorated with 2 curving vines that twist together in the center; among these vines are 2 reclining female nudes. Fourth column is decorated with a wavy vine with an alternating pattern of leaves and urns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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

Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 15 (recto). Artist: Jean Berain (French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris); Gabriel Ladame (French, active 1645-68); After Hugues Brisville (French, born ca. 1633, active Paris 1663). Dimensions: Sheet: 10 13/16 × 7 5/16 in. (27.5 × 18.5 cm)Plate: 6 11/16 × 4 3/4 in. (17 × 12 cm). Date: ca. 1663.Engravings by Jean I Berain, French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris and Gabriel Ladame, French, active 1645-68. Designs published by Francois Langlois after Hughes Brisville, French, born ca. 1633, active Paris 1663. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is in the shape of a rectangle and is decorated in the center with a composite nude figure whose bottom half and head form acanthus leaves that attach to two twisting and intertwining vines. Each vine terminates in a bird's head. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 10 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 7 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of stacked black triangles. Second register is decorated with a curving line that has an image of a tree at each curve. Third register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by twisting lines. Fourth register is decorated with a wavy vine of black heart-shaped leaves. Fifth register is decorated with an ornamented zigzagging line. Sixth register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that have a smaller diamond at each of their corners. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of black motifs resembling trees.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 10 (recto) 358594

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