Historical Design Illustrations

Exquisite pages from historical design books featuring ornamental patterns and motifs, showcasing Renaissance and early modern artistic styles.

Designs for Headboards, Daniel Marot, French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752, Etching and black ink on white laid paper, Three designs for ornate headboards. Each headboard has intricate curving details throughout, and all end in two volutes on the side., Netherlands, Netherlands, ca. 1700, furniture, Print, Print

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 6v) 1532 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.The only recorded copy (incomplete) of Peter Guentel's second edition of this model book. Illustrated title page and 31 pages of designs.. Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 6v) 681456

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 10 (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 with leaves and diamonds. Middle column is decorated with a central dotted interlace pattern that is flanked on either side by vines that form heart shapes. Right column is decorated with dotted curving vines to which various leaves and flowers are attached.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 10 (recto) 660660

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 21 (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 floral patterns that sit upon a square base ornamented with various floral and foliage elements. Lower section is decorated with a frieze of overlapping semi-circles that sit upon 4 squares; first and fourth squares are ornamented in the center with a bird, second and third squares a

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (recto) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with Moresque pattern characterized by curving vines forming heart in center that have curving stems of leaves with eyes. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of 2 dragon-like creatures held together by their intertwined necks.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 6 (recto) 659759

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 40 (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 decorated with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by a border ornamented with a diverse floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

. Black ornament. The rectangular panel in the middle is decorated with tendrils and sweeping in white on a black surface.

Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 36 recto) 1597 Johann Sibmacher German 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.. Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 36 recto). 1597. Etching. Balthasar Caymox (German, Bersse () 1561-1635 Nuremberg)

Designs for Headboards, Daniel Marot, French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752, Etching and black ink on white laid paper, Three designs for ornate headboards. Each headboard has intricate curving details throughout, and all end in two volutes on the side., Netherlands, Netherlands, ca. 1700, furniture, Print, Print

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 9 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: 1530.Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left is illustrated with curving vine and leaves, right is illustrated with geometric interlace pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 9 (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 illustrated with curving vine and leaves, right is illustrated with geometric interlace pattern.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 9 (verso) 358316

Essempio di recammi, page 13 (verso). Author: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente (Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1528 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/8 in. (19.8 x 15.7 x 1 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522-1545) , Venice. Date: 1530.Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 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 on

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 31 (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 illustrated with curving branch (end appears at bottom left of column) to which leaves are attached, and right is illustrated with curving oak branches withleaves and acorns, interspersed among branches are 2 hexagonal shapes.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 31 (verso) 358316

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 5 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with an interlace pattern formed by intertwining stems with leaves; at the center of the interlace pattern is an image of a dotted white chimp holding a flower. Second column is decorated with coiling stems with leaves and flowers that flank a central image of a female composite creature with plant arms and legs. Third column is decorated with 2 superimposed curving vines, one of which has a black 3-petaled leaf at each point, and the other has a black circle. Fourth column is decorated with curving stems of solid black and white dotted leaves that emanate from a central dotted white floral element. Museum: Metropol

Gloer project for Lisieux Jean Gaspard Jules or Johann Caspar Julius Gsell (1814-1904). Gloer project for Lisieux. Pencil.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 21 (recto) 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 black 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 21 (recto) 358594

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 51 (verso). Dedicatee: Catherine de Bourbon (French, 1558-1604). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (24 x 16.5 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1603.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, dedicated to Catherine de Bourbon, French, 1558-1604.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is composed of 2 vertical columns. Each column is decorated with a diverse illustration of a curving vine of leaves, flowers, and fruit. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Rectangular panel and thirty -five small ornaments, monogram miss Ad (engraver), Anonymous, after Jacques Hurtu, after Corbinian Saur, c. 1610 - c. 1615 print Black ornament. The rectangular panel in the middle is decorated with tendrils and Schweifwerk in white on a black surface. paper engraving

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 2 (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 4 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. First register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a bird and a tree. Second register is decorated with a curving vine of flowers characterized by diamond shapes. Third register is decorated in the center with a curving vine to which leaves and flowers are attached above and below. Fourth register is decorated in the center with a curving vine to which leaves are attached above and below it. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Livre de Moresques, page 5 (recto). Artist: Francesco di Pellegrino (Italian, born Florence, died 1552). Dimensions: Overall: 12 x 8 5/16 x 1/4 in. (30.5 x 21.1 x 0.7 cm). Published in: Paris. Publisher: Published by Hiérosme de Gormont; Previously published by Cornelis Bos (Netherlandish, Hertogenbosch ca. 1510-before 1566 Groningen). Date: 1546.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. Pellegrino's designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque,

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 33 (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 curving stems of leaves and fruit. Surrounding this central element is a border decorated with 2 different foliage patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 10 (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 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a pattern of 2 intertwining black lines forming ovals that contain a flower at the center surrounded by leaves. Right column is decorated with a central gridded quatrefoil motif containing a 4-petaled flower that is flanked on both sides by foliage.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 10 (verso) 660661

Dial of a watch, Anonymous, After Bernard Salomon, c. 1516 - c. 1571 print The dial is decorated with white arabesks on a black stock. France (possibly) paper

Gloer project for Lisieux Jean Gaspard Jules or Johann Caspar Julius Gsell (1814-1904). Gloer project for Lisieux. Pencil.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 8 (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 curving vines that attach to a central ornamental element in center. Right column is decorated with Moresque pattern characterized by central diamond element flanked on top and bottom by 2 vines forming heart-shapes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 6 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving vines of black leaves and white dotted flowers that flank a central image of 2 men on either side of a black bird. Middle column is decorated with 2 intertwining vines with acorns, solid black and white dotted leaves, and various white dotted flowers. Right column is decorated with a central floral element, emanating from which are curving stems with leaves, flowers, and half-bodied putti with dotted wings. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Two images of reliefs, presumably from apostles, from the San Marco in Venice, Carl Heinrich Jacobi, c. 1879 - in or before 1884 photomechanical print These prints are part of a cover with 51 prints on 29 sheets and 1 text sheet. Venice paper collotype the twelve apostles (as a group), usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context) Basilica of San Marco

Esemplario di lavori, page 3 (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: vines with leaves, and bracnhes with acorns and oak leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 17 (verso). Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1554.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with an interlace pattern that forms diamonds containing snowflakes in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Rampe et pallier de lintendance; Designed by Jean Lamour; Print Maker: Claude Francois Nicole (French, ca. 1700 - ca. 1783); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 22 (recto) 1605 Matthias Mignerak Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a tree of 2 different types of fruit. Below the tree is a rooster who feeds off the ground.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 22 (recto) 663002

Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 10 (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 for a lock plate and is in the shape of a rectangle. In the center of the design is a grey-shaded key hole that is surrounded by coiling vines of leaves, flowers, and composite man and plant figures. On top of the key hole is an owl that is flanked above by two other birds. At each corner of the design is a diverse foliage element. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Platte Bende decoup de Floeurs (Flat Band of Flowers, Five Different Variations), in Nouveaux Livre de Parterres contenant 24 pensséz diferantes (New Book Containing 24 Different Variations for Garden Beds), Daniel Marot, French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752, Etching and engraving on white laid paper, Landscape architecture design for garden., Netherlands, ca. 1700, architecture, Print, Print

Design for a Book Cover, Alice Cordelia Morse, American, 1863-1961, Brush and gouache, gold paint on paper, On tan ground, vertical green rinceaux with S-curves below and empty gold area upper right., USA, ca. 1896-1903, graphic design, Drawing, Drawing

Schon newes Modelbuch...Page 11(r). Designer: Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627). Dimensions: plate: 6 7/8 x 10 1/2 in. (17.5 x 26.7 cm). Date: 1617. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 3 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a curving vine of 3-sided leaves and 5-petaled flowers. Left column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves that sits above another set of intertwining vines. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Design by Jean Marot. Édouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889)

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 34 (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.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 28 (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 pattern of diamonds that are ornamented in the center with another diamond shape formed by black squares. Second register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are ornamented with '#'s in the center. Third register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are ornamented with an 'X' motif. Fourth register is decorated with a Moresque pattern.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 28 (verso) 662276

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 87r) 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 87r) 685248

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 39 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a large central square framing a 4-petaled flower that is surrounded by curving vines of leaves, acorns, and fruit. The central element is decorated with a border of foliage. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Decorative stone panel.

Oval Pendant Decorated with Schweifwerk, Surrounded by Smaller Motifs and Four Birds ca. 1614-19 Jacques Hurtu French Part of a series of 6 with goldsmiths designs executed in the blackwork technique. Design for an oval pendant, presumably the reverse of a watch case or medaillon, decorated with Schweifwerk. The design is surrounded by four smaller motifs with enamel designs, the top two are heart-shaped. The print is filled with engraved, decorative motifs including four birds resting on meandering grass-like helms.. Oval Pendant Decorated with Schweifwerk, Surrounded by Smaller Motifs and Four Birds 415177

Pattern in black on a white ground; along the cental axis a sylised flower; Patrons d'etoffes et de velours; Daniel Marot, De Werken van Daniel Marot ..., dl. 2. Pattern in black on a white ground; along the cental axis is a sylised flower with foliate and flower scrolls under a closed crown. Prent uit 'De werken van Daniel Marot...', 1705.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 15r. 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.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 24r). 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.

Half cartouches and ornaments, c. 1866 - c. 1900 drawing At the top left, a figure is on a pedestal for a cartouche of batter and leaf vines. The figure has an empty cartouche in the hands. tracing paper. pencil. ink drawing

Print (France)

Etching by Jacques Callot from 1631 depicting the siege of the St. Martin citadel on the Île de Ré, illustrating military action and fortifications.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 7 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Domenico da Sera (French, active Italy, 16th century). Date: April 12, 1532.Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a pattern of hexagons formed by thick lines with coils wrapped around them. In the center of each hexagon is either an interlace motif or a series of 3 knot work motifs and 2 hearts. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 31 (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.

Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877), church in Bechtolsheim. Wood carvings (15th century) (without dat.): Floral Arabesken ornamentation, presumably of the late Gothic church stalls. Pencil on transparent, 47 x 27.3 cm (including scan edges) Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877): Kirche, Bechtolsheim. Holzschnitzerei (15. Jh.)

Gloer project for Lisieux Jean Gaspard Jules or Johann Caspar Julius Gsell (1814-1904). Gloer project for Lisieux. Pencil, watercolor.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 62 (recto) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is 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.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 62 (recto). 1588. Woodcut. Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (French, Chteau de Fontainebleau 1551-1589 Chteau de Saint-Cloud)

Design for a binding with the coat of arms of The Hague and Amsterdam. Draughtsman: Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Dating: 1874 - 1945. Measurements: h 532 mm × w 380 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Panels with vases and flower wreath, Jacques Juillet, After Pierre Ranson, 1777 - 1779 print Two vertical panels with flower vines. Left with a vase, on the right with flowers in a vase and a flower wreath. Rouen paper etching panelling. vase ~ ornament. garland, wreath

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 37 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in. (16 x 21.5 cm). Illustrator: Woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati) (Italian, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana ca. 1520-ca. 1575 Venice). Publisher: Giovanni Ostaus (Italian, active Venice ca. 1554-91) , Venice. Date: 1567.Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a curving vine of an alternating pattern of upside-down and right side-up flowers and leaves. Second register is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of flowers and birds. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with curving stems. Mu

Pilaster decoration (upper game), from the Loggie Di Rafaele Nel Vaticano (PL.4) series; Ottaviani, Giovanni (1735-1808), Rafael (1483-1520), Savorelli, Gaetano (Fl. 1772-1791), Camprosi, Pietro (1726-1781); 1772-1777 (1772-00-00-1777-00-00);

Francesco di Domenico dit, Il Padovano (around 1500-1571). "Florentine card game. Trente-two number of a series of 35 pieces". Black and white wood engraving. 1547. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 123053-3 Card to play, wood engraving, card game, Florentine game, Italian game, 16th 16th XVI 16th 16th 16 Center, engraving

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 44r) 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 44r) 682152

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 12 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with 5 shapes. On the left half of the design is a narrow rectangle ornamented with a Moresque pattern that forms heart shapes and a vertical rectangle that is ornamented with a larger Moresque characterized by vines of flowers and leaves. On the right half of the design is a square ornamented with a 4-petaled flower characterized by a diamond at its center, a circle with an interlace pattern, and another square with different 4-petaled flower in the center.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 12 (recto) 662237

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 13, recto. Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (20 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: ca. 1525-29. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 5 (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 diamond, circular, and foliage motifs. Middle register is decorated with an alternating pattern of right-side up and upside-down triangular motifs ornamented with different linear motifs and smaller triangular shapes. Bottom register is decorated with 4 squares, each ornamented with a circle containing a floral motif.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 5 (recto) 660971

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 23 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is divided into 2 halves; each half is decorated with a different pattern of coiling leaves. Right column is decorated with 4 coiling branches with leaves.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 23 (recto) 662260

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 38 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: 1530.Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:designed composed of 2 vertical columns containing letters from the alphabet, but missing "U" and "W". Alphabet ends with letter "R" and design finishes with illustration of 5-petaled flower. Letters are printed in black in curvilinear script that matches letters from previous page. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print (France)

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 71 (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:Hand-drawn flower upon a grid. The outline of the flower is formed by a series of dots. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Design for cigarettenétui with monogram AH, c. 1864 - c. 1894 Paris tracing paper. pencil. watercolor (paint) brush cigarette-case

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below, Surrounded by Fifteen Different Studs. Dated: 1593. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Daniel Mignot.

Boucheron, Poudrier Poodles (main title) , graphite and ink on the front, gouache on the back on stack at Boucheron Paris model deposited. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Textile. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 66.1 x 50.9 cm (26 x 20 1/16 in.). Medium: graphite and colored pencil on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 10 (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 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fries with Moresken, 1506 - 1551 print A circle has been saved in the middle, a four -pass on the left and right. From series of 9 sheets France (possibly) paper mirror

New Modelbüch (Page 36r) 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 36r). 1615. Etching

Lucidario di Recami, page 2 (recto) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns; each column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving grape branches with leaves and fruit. Middle column is decorated in the center with a flower from which 2 coiling stems with leaves and acorns emanate. Right column is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves and acorns that are bound together in the center by a horizontal band.. Lucidario di Recami, page 2 (recto) 660822

New Modelbüch (Page 42r) 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 42r) 680937

Two oval panels; Disus the table; Nouveaux Liure d'Ornementes Propres Pour Faire and Broderié et Petit Point. The upper panel is decorated with a sitting and a dancing woman. From series with designs for embroidery and petit point.

Fragment of Tiraz-Style Textile, 1100s. Egypt, Fatimid period, 12th century. Tabby ground with inwoven tapestry ornament; linen and silk; overall: 8.5 x 26 cm (3 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.).

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 2 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 9 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Each column is decorated with a different pattern, many of which include black triangles, white-and-black checkerboard patterned squares, floral motifs, and '*'s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 39 (recto) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 sections. Upper section is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs ornamented with a different floral pattern, which sit upon a thin rectangular base. Lower section is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs that are ornamented with the same foliage pattern, which sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with 2 floral motifs.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 39 (recto) 358422

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 20 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 9 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated with a linear foliage pattern and divided into halves. Each half-register is printed upon an alternating black and white background, which creates an overall checkerboard background for the entire design.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 20 (verso) 662255

The Our André (1613-1700): Tuilerien, Paris

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 75r) 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 75r) 685212

Leaf from Crown of Noble and Virtuous Women. Cesare Vecellio (Italian, c.1521-1601); assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943). Date: 1591. Dimensions: 91 x 135 mm (image); 134 x 184 mm (sheet). Woodcut on ivory laid paper. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 13v). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 8 1/16 in. (14.5 x 20.5 cm). Publisher: Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne. Date: 1532.Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.The only recorded copy (incomplete) of Peter Guentel's second edition of this model book. Illustrated title page and 31 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 15 (recto) August 1532 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a figure-8 pattern. Middle column is decorated with a geometric interlace pattern. Right column is decorated with a pattern of squares, each containing 2 overlapping 'S' motifs.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 15 (recto) 659788

Print, Wrought Iron Grille Designs; Designed by Antoine Pierretz le jeune (French, active 1660-70); Published by François de Poilly (French, 1622 - 1693); France; etching on laid paper

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 36r) 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 36r) 685093

Project for a Wall Decoration, Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor, sepia on paper, Right half of design shown. At center is a framed partial roundel with a figure. Above and below, a grotesque. At right, a candelabrum., Italy, late 18th century, ornament, Drawing, Drawing

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 98 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated with a different floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Design for ceiling decoration, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746-1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper, Rome, Italy, 1746-1809, interiors, Drawing, Drawing

Print, Divers Compartimens des Guilochis à lusage de Tableaux &c; Designed by Jean-François de Neufforge (Flemish, 1714 - 1791); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 4 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is composed of 4 horizontal registers that form a corner. First register is decorated with a pattern of vines in the shape of sideways 'S's. Second register is decorated with a Moresque pattern, among which a bird and 2 lions are illustrated. Third register is decorated with a pattern of curves. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with encircling stems.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 4 (recto) 661612

Design for Ceiling 1700-1780 Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century Italian. Design for Ceiling 365550

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 14 (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 squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of diamonds and circles with an 'x' through them. Second register is decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of snowflakes and quatrefoils. Third register has the same pattern as that of the first. Fourth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of semi-ellipse motifs ornamented with a quatrefoil and with a snowflake.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 14 (recto) 661650

Drawing, Ceiling Design; Designed by Unknown; England

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 102 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of composite male creatures holding a candle that flank a central male figure with a plant stem for legs. Second register is decorated with 5 squares that are each ornamented with a floral motif. Third register is decorated with several different floral motifs and triangle hanging from the center of the upper edge. Fourth register is decorated in the center with 2 seated putti that are flanked on either side by a pattern of 2 male composite creatures flanking a central vase of flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Decorative design with geometric motif. .

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 81r) 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 81r). 1608. Woodcut. Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main

Plan of Garden with nine parterres, Anonymous, After Daniël Marot (I), After 1703 - Before 1800 print Eight parterres are around a square parterre with a semicircle on two sides. Leaf from series designs for gardens with parterres. paper etching lay-out of garden

Paris, Langlois, Nicolas, France, Le Nôtre, André, Gardens with parterres, Parterre with flower beds and lawn, recto lower - handwritten in pen and brown ink, The left half is a counterproof of the right half. From a series of 12 sheets., print, ornament print, prints, ornamental prints, A Paris chez N Langlois rüe S. Jaquez; with privilege., recto lower - handwritten in pen in brown ink, Parterre de Platebandes coupées avec tapis de weide., height 223 mm, width 310 mm, Work conception, 1613 - 1700-09-15, after a design by, 1670 - 1680, third quarter 17th century, fourth quarter 17th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

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