Ornamental Designs and Patterns

Intricate decorative patterns and designs from historical texts, featuring floral motifs and repeating geometric shapes in black and white.

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 2 (verso) 1546 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with large quatrefoils that frame two different types of flowers, which are also surrounded by other smaller floral motifs.. Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 2 (verso) 659975

Print (France)

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 4 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Domenico da Sera (French, active Italy, 16th century). Date: April 12, 1532.Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a curving branch of leaves and flowers. Middle column is decorated with 3 squares that are each ornamented with a diverse floral pattern. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 10 (recto). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , Venice. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 7 (recto). 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 composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a zigzag pattern of various motifs. Right column is decorated with an ornamented backward 'S' that connects to an ornamented hexagon. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 21 recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in. (16 x 21 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1600.Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg ().Illustrated title page, poem (2 pages), and 45 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 37r) Publisher Sigismundus Latomus German 1608 Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 13 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , Venice. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns; the middle and right columns are printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a white dotted flower that has 2 stems that coil outward; this column is framed on the right and left by 2 decorated borders of leaves, diamonds, and interlace motifs. Middle column is decorated in the center with an urn that connected to 2 coiling vines on either side, among which are climbing putti. Right column is decorated with a dotted black line that connects to 4-petaled flowers and forms interlace patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 14 (recto) 1546 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 vertical columns. First column is decorated with zigzagging black line ornamented with gridded circular pattern. Second column is decorated with intricately ornamented diamonds followed by an ornamented 'S'. Third column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing a white 4-petaled flower in the center. Fourth column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with white 4-petaled flowers at each of the corners.. Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 14 (recto) 660008

Book, L'oeuvre (Works)

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 2 (verso) 1546 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with large quatrefoils that frame two different types of flowers, which are also surrounded by other smaller floral motifs.. Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 2 (verso) 659975

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 20 (recto) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by intertwining lines connected to ornamented pentagons. Inside each diamond is a quatrefoil motif.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 20 (recto) 662877

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 16 (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 narrower and is decorated with a black interlace pattern with a 4-petaled flower in the center. Right column is wider and is decorated with a geometric interlace pattern formed out of vines with leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 7 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a pattern of overlapping mandorla shapes and diamonds, which all contain floral motifs. Right column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that contain black-and-white 4-petaled flowers.. Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 7 (recto) 356989

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 11v. 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.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 15 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Domenico da Sera (French, active Italy, 16th century). Date: April 12, 1532.Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by intertwining lines. Bottom register is decorated with a linear pattern that creates various shapes like diamonds and ' 's. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 29 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a decorative pot of flowers that is flanked on either side by foliage and a reclining animal. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 4r). Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (11.5 x 17 cm). Publisher: Sigismundus Latomus (German, active 1599-ca. 1627) , Frankfurt am Main. Date: 1608.Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 15v 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 15v 680798

Lucidario di Recami, page 7 (verso) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns; each column consists of 2 levels. Top level of left column is decorated with a pattern of flowers; bottom level is decorated with a pattern of curving leaves that are attached to one another by horizontal bands. Top level of right column is decorated with a pattern of acorns at the top of 2 curving leaves; bottom level is decorated with curving leaves attached together by horizontal bands and a flower.. Lucidario di Recami, page 7 (verso) 660835

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 13 (verso) 1546 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with pattern of overlapping oval which are separated by 4-petaled flowers.. Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 13 (verso) 660006

Drie friezen met moresken, in het midden van de bovenste twee bevindt zich een mascaron; Variarum protractionum quas vulgo maurusias vocant (...); Drie ornamentbanden met moresken.Three Frisians with Moresken, of which the left half consists of black moresken on a white background and the right half of white moresken on a dark fond. There is a mascaron in the middle of the top two Frisians. One of 15 sheets from a series of 23 with title page.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (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 a geometric interlace pattern of vines with leaves. Right column is decorated with swooping vines with leaves that have eyes.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 18 (verso) 659800

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 19 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 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.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 19 (recto) 358594

Drawing, Project for a Wall Decoration; Italy; graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor, sepia on paper

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 7) 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 7). After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12-1585 Annecy). 19th century (). Etching ()

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 14 (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 3 sections. Upper section is comprised of a horizontal register decorated with a pattern of flowers that have encircling stems. Left column is decorated with intertwining vines of leaves. Right column is decorated with a pattern of twisting vines of flowers that form heart shapes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 14) 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 14). After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12-1585 Annecy). 19th century (). Etching ()

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 14v. 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 19 (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 is decorated in the center with a square framing a flower, which is flanked on the top and bottom by a border of foliage.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 19 (recto) 358421

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 2 (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: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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 31 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a decorative pot of flowers that is flanked on either side by other plants sprouting from the ground. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 7 (recto) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a geometric knot work pattern in black. Bottom register is decorated with a very similar geometric knot work pattern, but it is printed in white.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 7 (recto) 662850

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 31r). 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.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 2 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with zigzagging lines that have an acorn at each point. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of right side-up and upside-down acorns. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a floral motif and birds. Fourth register is divided into 2 sections: left has a black background and right has a white background; this register is decorated with a zigzagging line that has a trefoil motif at each point. Fifth register is divided into 2 sections: left has a black background and is decorated with a linear patter and right has a white background and is decorated in the center with squares that are connected to a linear pattern at the sides.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille asca

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 19v. 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.

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 43v). Dimensions: Overall: 7 11/16 x 5 7/8 in. (19.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne. Date: 1544.Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.Illustrated title page, architectural border on reverse of title page, 99 pages of designs, arms of Cologne on last page (Merlos 1063.477, Van Worms). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 26 recto) 1600 Bernhard Jobin Swiss Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg ().Illustrated title page, poem (2 pages), and 45 pages of designs.. New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 26 recto) 680462

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 26 recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in. (16 x 21 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1600.Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg ().Illustrated title page, poem (2 pages), and 45 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 4 (verso) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a pattern of leaves and interlace motifs. Middle column is decorated with coiling vines that emanate from a white dotted flower in the center. Right column is decorated with an alternating pattern of white dotted leaves, followed by black leaves then diamonds.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 4 (verso) 660769

Schäfer Carl (1844-1908), Peterskirche, Soest. (From: Ornamental glass paintings d. Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Berlin 1885.) (1885-1885): Views Window. Lithography colored on paper, 61.1 x 43.2 cm (including scan edges)

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 37 (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; top square is decorated with a branch of leaves and acorns and bottom square is decorated with a quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by a border ornamented with a diverse floral pattern.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 37 (recto) 358421

Drawing, Design for the Painted Decoration of a Wall; Austria; brush and gouache, graphite on paper; 33.7 x 24.6 cm (13 1/4 x 9 11/16 in.)

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 43 (verso). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a flower that has curving vines upon which 2 butterflies have landed. At the sides of the flower are 2 snails. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 11r). 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.

Design drawing ca. 1883, based on earlier design Christopher Dresser British, Scottish. Design drawing 363722

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 34 (recto). Designer: Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70-ca. 1625). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (20 x 26 cm). Publisher: Antonio Fachetti , Rome. Date: 1610.Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are divided into half; each half is decorated with a different linear foliage pattern and is given a number (30, 40, 28, 38, 36, and 30). The middle section consisting of the horizontal register is framed on the outside by a decorative border on each side (top and bottom borders are divided into halves; each half has a different pattern). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 13 (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 different patterns, which are primarily characterized by diamonds, squares, and circles. Middle register is decorated with a line of white semi-circles from which several stacked curving lines emanate. Bottom register is decorated with squares ornamented with a pattern of flowers and diamonds.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 13 (recto) 660981

Four edges with precious stones, Anonymous, After Daniel Meijer, After 1618 - Before 1623 print The second edge from above is wider than the other. print maker: Germany (possibly)after design by: Germany (possibly)publisher: Paris paper etching

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 16 (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 sections. Both sections are decorated with the same pattern that is characterized by zigzagging lines that have a geometric motif at each point. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Ornament Designs; Designed by Jean Bérain, the elder (French, 1640 - 1711), Jean Bérain the Younger (1674-1726); Published by Nicolas Langlois; France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Warsaw. Door in the Marble Room (Marble Study) of the Royal Castle - front view. Maszyński, Mariusz (1888-1944), draughtsman, cartoonist

Drawing, Corner Design for Mosaic Floor; Designed by Frederick Krieg (American, b. Germany 1852-1932); Client: R.C. Fisher and Co.; USA; brush and watercolor, graphite on white wove paper

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 68r). 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.

Piece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece. Japan. 18th-19th century. Silk. Textiles-Woven

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 43 (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 composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated in the center with a wavy vine of leaves, flowers, and round fruit. Middle register is decorated with curving vines of leaves and flowers that form a central circular form that is inscribed with "IXXI"; a bird is perched above this central element. Bottom register is decorated with a heart in between 2 wings.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 43 (recto) 358421

Map of garden with four compartments, Anonymous, After Daniël Marot (I), in or after 1703 print The garden is divided into four compartments with parterres. Netherlands paper etching lay-out of garden

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 12 (recto). Designer: Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: August 1, 1532.Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reissued by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design decorated with diamonds, inside which are birds flanking a long flower, double-headed birds, and 4 other birds placed among the leaves and stumps of trees. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fragment ca. 1500 Italian, Venice. Fragment 230644

Arabesque Design on Dark Ground. Artist: Virgil Solis (German, () 1514-1562 Nuremberg). Dimensions: Sheet: 2 13/16 × 4 3/8 in. (7.2 × 11.1 cm). Date: 1534-1562. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Design for wallpaper featuring blue shields surmouted by crowns 1830-97 Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise French. Design for wallpaper featuring blue shields surmouted by crowns 384891

Design for a panel ornamented with strapwork and rinceaux 1830-97 Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise French. Design for a panel ornamented with strapwork and rinceaux 385040

Stiehl Otto (1860-1940): Skizzen- UND PhotoAlbum 4: S. Andrea, Vercelli. S. Francesco, Vercelli. Kirche ss. Pietro and Paolo, Biasca

Design for Stained Glass Windows 19th century John Gregory Crace British. Design for Stained Glass Windows. John Gregory Crace (British, London 1809-1889 Dulwich) , and Son. 19th century. Pen and black and brown ink, with touches of watercolor, over graphite

Boucheron, Etui (main title), 1946. Graphite, ink and gouache on the front, pastel oily on the back on Inlaid Boucheron Paris Model deposited. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.

Ornamental design with names of persons. Draughtsman: Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Dating: 1874 - 1945. Measurements: h 368 mm × w 270 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 17 (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 3 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 3-sided leaves. Middle register is decorated with coiling vines of small flowers, amongst which are birds and dogs. Bottom register is decorated with 3 sets of curving vines of flowers, fruit, and acorns; the left set of vines includes a shield flanked by 2 lions, the middle set i

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

Ihne & Stegmüller (1878-1888), wooden ceiling in a house of Tiergartenstrasse, Berlin. (From: Architectural sketchbook, H. 178/1, 1883.) (1883-1883): View. Print on paper, 34.5 x 25.7 cm (including scan edges)

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 5 (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 3 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Each register begins with a different floral and foliage pattern, which then terminates in a different image. Top register ends with a bird, middle register ends with a blindfolded cupid figure holding a bow and arrow, and bottom register ends with a vase. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

New Modelbüch (Page 32r) 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 32r) 680902

Two decorative designs with flower pattern, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1874 - 1945 drawing pencil. ink pen flowers ~ ornament

Gypsum Model for a panel on the Louvre Palace by Morand. Share of meeting of the Tuileries at the Louvre 1852-1857, album 4.

Design for Dining Room Ceiling, Chteau de Cangé. Artist: Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise (French, died 1897); Eugène-Pierre Gourdet (French, born Paris, 1820-1889). Dimensions: 7 1/16 x 6 7/8 in. (17.9 x 17.5 cm). Date: second half 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Textile, Medium: linen, silk, metallic threads Technique: twill weave with supplementary warp pile (velvet) Label: silk and metallic velvet with linen weft, A length of woven velvet with a large-scale, vertically symmetrical design in the style of the seventeenth century. Ogees with serrated edges containing small flowering tree motifs are surrounded by a large-scale ogival framing devide made up of pearl borders; with a pearl crescent at the point of intersection. In gold metallic twill on a ground of green silk velvet pile in various shades, giving a striae effect., Turkey, 19th century, woven textiles, Textile

Two floor plans for gardens; Pensée Difters; Nouveux Livre De Greteres. At the bottom is a plan for a garden with an alternative design for four parterrents; At the top is a plan for a garden with rabies with flowers. ONSAGE COPY TO PRENT OF SERIES NOUVEUX LIVRE The floorres published by Daniel Marot. Sheet from Series Garden designs with floorres, fountains and pavilions with trellis.

Inside of a cabinet with blended ivory; Pfeilkästlein mit gravirter Elfenbeininlay des veit Albrecht von Vechein k. Obrist eRtruses in Oesterreich. .

Luiken, Anonymous, Joseph Maes (Possible), After Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1876 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype / photolithography window shutters

Ray Price, Cast Iron Gate, c 1936 Cast Iron Gate

Lehmmübner Paul (1855-1916), collegiate church in Marienborn. Conversion (1886): Fries (to the altar). Pencil on transparent, 83.2 x 50.8 cm (including scan edges) Lehmgrübner Paul (1855-1916): Stiftskirche, Marienborn. Umbau

Sheet with rectangular design, possibly carpet design 19th century Anonymous. Sheet with rectangular design, possibly carpet design. Anonymous , 19th century. 19th century. Relief print (wood or metal). Prints

Three Frisians above each other, in the upper Frisian is a mascaron; Vararum Protractionum Quas Vulgo Maurusias Vocant (...); Ornament with Moresken No. 9.Drieken Frisians up each other, of which the left half consists of black moresken on a white background and the right half from white moresken on a dark fond. There is a mascaron in the upper fries. Leaf 9 of 15 blades from a series of 23 Frisians with title page.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 24 (recto). 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 composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is separated into 2 halves; each half is decorated with the same pattern, but the top half is characterized by black diamonds, while the bottom half is characterized by white diamonds. Right column is decorated with 2 reclining deer flanking a central ornamented vase with a flower. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 43 (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. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 2 composite male figures with deer legs flanking another male figure with a plant stem for legs. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a 4-petaled flower framed inside a diamond and a 4-petaled flower framed inside a circle. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a triangular motif with a fleur-de-lis at the top followed by a flower. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of composite creatures flanking a vase and seated putti. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Decorative design. Draughtsman: Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Dating: 1874 - 1945. Measurements: h 280 mm × w 220 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Drawing, Design for a Plate; Made for Noritake; Japan; brush and gold, green gouache on cream paper; 28.6 x 15.4 cm (11 1/4 x 6 1/16 in.) Mat: 35.7 x 45.7 cm (14 1/16 x 18 in.); 1985-14-15

Kolb Heinrich, St. Veitskirche, Stuttgart-Mühlhausen. (From: Consumers. Lithography colored on paper, 48.8 x 32.9 cm (including scan edges)

Painted ceiling in the Villa Giulia, Rome, 16th century. Deckenmalereri, Villa di Papa Giulio, Rom, XVI Jahrh. Chromolithograph by Paul Klinka from Ernst Ewalds Farbige decorationen, alter und never Zeit (Color decoration, ancient and new eras), Ernst Wasmuth, Berlin, 1896.

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 12 (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 is decorated with a pattern of overlapping lines ornamented with black triangle with a leaf motif, which form diamonds. At the left and right corners of each diamond is a 4-petaled floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 77r). 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.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 8 (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 divided into halves; each half is decorated with an elaborate floral motif. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of flowers attached to vines.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 8 (recto) 661797

Four Left Halves of Escutcheons, Gilles-Marie Oppenord, French, 1672-1742, Pencil, pen and brown ink with grey wash, partial framing line in red chalk, Horizontal rectangle., Recto: Four left halves of escutcheons decorated with scrolls, leaves and surmounted by crowns. One shows a half-female-half-lion, another a head over a crescent and spear-head., Verso: Interlacing pattern of band-work, probably intended to be carried out in marble or wood flooring. The ground is indicated in shading, perhaps a suggestion for Suite XIV, plate 1., One sheet of paper drawn on recto and verso, mounted onto an album page with window cutout to see verso., France, 1692-99, albums (bound) & books, Album page, Album page

Diebitsch Carl von (1819-1869), Alhambra, Granada. () (Without Dat.): Detail floral ornament, outlined and worked out. Pencil watercolor on the box, 26.4 x 20 cm (including scan edges) Diebitsch Carl von (1819-1869): Alhambra, Granada ()

GSELL-Laurent workshop. Album n ° 3; Glass motif: blue crossbrokes on a red background, green cross. Chromolithography. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Album n ° 3, chromolithography, blue cross, green cross, red background, pattern, stained glass

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 18 (verso) 1567 Giovanni Ostaus Italian Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. First register is decorated with a curving grape vine. Second register is decorated with coiling leaves wrapped around a straight vine. Third register is decorated with a pattern of vines that form sideways heart shapes. Fourth register is decorated with wavy vine of an alternating pattern of flowers and leaves.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 18 (verso) 662386

Album n � 4; Stained glass project for cliff; Window has three trulphs: ornaments Gsell-Laurent workshop. Album n � 4; Stained glass project for cliff; Three span window: ornaments. Pencil, watercolor.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 17 (verso). Designer: Woodcut border on title signed by Matteo da Treviso (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80-1544 Venice) , Venice. Date: August 1532.Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

small white flower., print, ornament print, prints, ornament prints, height 37 mm, width 48 mm, Work conception, French, 1520 - 1570, after a design by, 1516 - 1571, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, third quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Design for a bract with title frames and ornaments, Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries (1874-1953) (Possible), 1884 - 1952 photomechanical print paper printing block

Ornament Design, Roman Shield, Panels, and Lunette. Date: 1776. Pen and ink, brush and watercolor over graphite on laid paper. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Coverlet. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 50.1 x 38.4 cm (19 3/4 x 15 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 90" square. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Milto.

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