Ornate Fabric Patterns

Illustrations of intricate fabric designs with floral and geometric motifs, suitable for textile and embroidery inspiration from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 35 (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 ornamented with a different floral motif. Bottom register is decorated with a rectangular base ornamented with a pattern of 4-petaled flowers; attached to this base are upside-down triangles ornamented with a leaf pattern.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 35 (recto) 661835

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 3 (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 vine of leaves and 5-petaled flowers. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of flowers and varied foliage elements. Bottom column is decorated with a straight line that has sets of black and white coils wrapped around it. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 14 (verso) 1554 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 8-petaled flowers and diamonds. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of snowflakes and birds within diamonds. Bottom register is decorated with a geometric linear motif with a white diamond at the center.. Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 14 (verso) 359158

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 35 (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 ornamented with a different floral motif. Bottom register is decorated with a rectangular base ornamented with a pattern of 4-petaled flowers; attached to this base are upside-down triangles ornamented with a leaf pattern.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 35 (recto) 661835

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 5 (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 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 16 (recto). Author: Giovanni Battista Ciotti (Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560). Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 in. (13.5 x 18.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century). Date: 1591.Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 2 levels of squares that are ornamented with a floral pattern. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of dotted semi-circles connected together by a series of stacked curving lines. Bottom register is decorated with ornamented squares, each containing a different diamond motif in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 14 (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 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of snowflakes insides of diamonds. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 'X's and diamonds with a sideways 'S' in the center. Third register is decorated with 2 lions flanking a tree in the middle. Fourth register is decorated with 4-petaled flowers inside of diamonds. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of snowflakes and diamonds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 13, recto ca. 1525-29 Johann Schönsperger the Younger German. Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 13, recto 680096

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 8 (verso). 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 curving vines of leaves and flowers that form a pattern of heart shapes. Right column is decorated with overlapping coiling branches of leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Modelbuch new, aller Art, Nehens und Stickens (page 8r). 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.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 16 (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 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.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 16 (recto) 659792

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

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 14r) 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 14r) 685034

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 2 (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 illustrated with interlace pattern and diamonds, and right illustrated with grape vine with leaves and bird. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 8 (verso) Publisher Johann Schönsperger the Younger German October 22, 1524 Published by Johann Schӧnsperger the Younger, Zwickau.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with curving vines of leaves and flowers that form a pattern of heart shapes. Right column is decorated with overlapping coiling branches of leaves and flowers.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 18r) 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 18r) 682054

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 11v) 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 11v) 681470

Modelbuch aller Art Nehens vn Stickens (Page 4r). Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (18.5 x 13.5 cm). Published in: Frankfurt am Main. Publisher: Christian Egenolff (German, Hadamar 1502-1555 Frankfurt). Date: 1535.Published by Christian Egenolff, German, 1502-1555, Frankfort am Mayn.Illustrated title page, 26 pages of designs including 4 pages of animals and fish at the end. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 3 (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 3 vertical columns: left is divided into 4 sections that alternate twice from a white to black background, center is illustrated with branches of oak leaves and acorns, and right is illustrated with curving vine to which 5 leaves are attached.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 3 (verso) 358316

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 3 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1546.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with overlapping diamonds, each containing a different pattern inside. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Essempio di recammi, page 19 (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 9 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated with a different decorative pattern, some of which are floral, figural, architectural, etc.. Essempio di recammi, page 19 (verso) 357722

Lucidario di Recami, page 7 (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; only the middle and right columns are printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a symmetrical interlace pattern formed out of vines with leaves. Middle column is decorated with a central flower with curving stems. Right column is decorated with 2 sets of curving vines with leaves and acorns that attach in the center.. Lucidario di Recami, page 7 (recto) 660834

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 37 (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 pointed star that is surrounded by intertwining vines of leaves and fruit that emanate from each corner of the square. The central element is decorated with a border of foliage. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 11 (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 is composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with intertwining branches and vines with leaves and flowers. Middle column is decorated with a central floral element with stems that curve outward. Right column is decorated with a floral pattern that is printed upside-down and right-side up. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 22v 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 22v 681067

Lists and square ornament, 1798 - 1839 print Four ornamented lists, two rectangular and a square ornament. Paris paper ornaments ~ art

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 56 (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 a grid and is decorated in the center with a white 4-petaled flower that is surrounded by a border of foliage.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 56 (verso) 358422

Print (France)

Livre de Moresques, page 12 (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,

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 11, 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 15 (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. Each column is decorated with a Moresque pattern, but the left column has a solid white background, whereas the right column has a gridded background.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 15 (verso) 659790

Pilaster decoration (lower party), from the Loggie Di Rafaele Nel Vaticano (PL.5) 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);

Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 33 recto). Designer: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 13/16 in. (15.5 x 19.8 cm). Publisher: Balthasar Caymox (German, Bersse () 1561-1635 Nuremberg). Date: 1597.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611, published by Caimox, Nürmberg.Illustrated title signed CM and Jo. Sibmacher, 7 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 35 pages of designs for weaving, embroidery, and cut-linen. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 8 (recto) 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 that are framed on the top by a border divided into 2 halves that are each decorated with a different floral pattern and on the bottom by another border decorated with a Moresque pattern. Left column is decorated with quatrefoils that are overlapped by twisting vines of flowers. Middle column is decorated with an overlapping pattern of circles and quatrefoils that are both formed by curving vines of leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated with an alternating pattern of circles and quatrefoils that are each ornamented with an interlace pattern formed by vines of leaves.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 8 (recto) 662229

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 12 (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 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated in the center with a curving vine with leaves attached to the left and right sides. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of coiling branches with a leaf at the end. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of flowers with twisting leaves.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 12 (recto) 662860

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 7 (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 in the center with a diamond containing a 4-petaled flower, which is flanked by leaves and intertwining black lines around which are groups of white coils. Middle column is decorated with a central 4-petaled floral element that is surrounded on both sides by leaves and vines forming heart shapes. Right column is decorated in the center with a diamond enclosing a floral motif that is flanked on both sides by curving vines of leaves and flowers.. Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 7 (verso) 660775

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 12 (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:Grid with black dots forming intertwining vines of leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 19 (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 decorated with a pattern of coiling vines with leaves; at the center of each coil is a flying putto. Right column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves and flowers.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 19 (recto) 659801

The grille in the chapel of the Virgin Mary, according to the drawing of Adrian G Bocki, published in "Tygodnik Ilustrowany" 1881, vol. 12; 1915 (not after 13.03.1915) (1915-00-00-1915-00-00);

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 16, 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.

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 26r). 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.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 51r) 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 51r) 685111

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 5 (recto) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that contain a knot work motif in the center. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a diamonds superimposed by 'X's and an 'S' motif. Third register is decorated with 2 overlapping lines that form a pattern of small diamonds in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a central zigzagging line that has a diamond at each point. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of different 'X' motifs. Sixth register is decorated with different geometric motifs and birds.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 5 (recto) 358594

Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 16 (recto) 1557 Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa Italian Published by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is for bobbin lace and is composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a base ornamented with an interlace pattern that forms diamonds and 2 ovals with a leaf inside; on top of the base is a curving vine with 3 large floral motifs. Right column is decorated with a base ornamented with a zigzagging line with an alternating pattern of a floral motif followed by a heart at the top.. Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 16 (recto) 356989

Six flat decorations and swim. Six partially shown flat decorations with putti between leaf raft, underneath a swim with a person between leaf refines.

Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 2) 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 2). After Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12-1585 Annecy). 19th century (). Etching ()

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 105 (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 triangles that frame a flower in the center. Second register is decorated with squares that are each ornamented with a different floral motif composed of shapes like diamonds, triangles, and circles. Third register is decorated with squares that are each ornamented with a different 4-petaled flower. Fourth register is divided into 2 halves; each half is decorated with different pattern characterized by circles, diamonds, and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Repeating Pattern Designs for Borders; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Fay (active 1780 - 1790); Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare (French, 1734-1799), Pierre Jean (French, 1754-1829); France; etching on laid paper

Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 2 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1546.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with large quatrefoils that frame two different types of flowers, which are also surrounded by other smaller floral motifs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 11 (recto) ca. 1663 Jean Berain French 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. At the top of the design is a frieze decorated with coiling vines of leaves, flowers, and grotesque figures. Below this frieze is a key hole ornamented with a flower at the top, which is surrounded by foliage and grotesque elements. A rabbit sits at the top of where two vines intertwine.. Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 11 (recto) 664950

Etching by Jean Le Pautre showing an ornamental frieze featuring foliage and tritons, representing 17th-century decorative motifs and mythological references.

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 35 (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. First register is decorated with a curving vine of 3-sided leaves. Second register is decorated with vines to which either leaves or flowers are attached. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of flowers and birds. Fourth register is decorated with acurving vines of leaves.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 35 (verso) 662581

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 65 (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 formed on the top edge by a zigzagging line, under which is a flower with vines that curve around the central bud. Bottom register is decorated with 3 circles that frame a flower in the center; the left and right circles contain the same type of flower.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 65 (recto) 661884

Coat of arms of the province of Limburg. The coat of arms of the province of Limburg in mirror image.

Print (France)

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 38 (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 is decorated with a pattern of intertwining and overlapping lines that form geometric interlace motifs that frame 8-pointed snowflakes at their centers.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 38 (recto) 662586

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 15 (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 5 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a wavy vine of black flowers and leaves. Second column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves, flowers, and tiny acorns. Third column is decorated in the center with a black flower that connects to coiling stems and leaves on either side. Fourth column is decorated in the center with a white dotted 4-petaled flower that is flanked on the top and bottom by various leaves. Fifth column is decorated in the center with a 4-petaled flower that is surrounded by a bird and curving vines on both sides. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Reproduction of a tapestry with the Annunciation, Anonymous, After Willem Silvius, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype / photolithography tapestry. the Annunciation: Mary kneeling

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 13 (recto) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a pattern of circles, each containing a 4-petaled flower. Second column is decorated with a pattern of heart-shaped vines with a leaf at the center. Third column is decorated with a central wavy line that is framed on the top and bottom by halves of 6-petaled flowers. Fourth column is decorated with 2 intertwining lines forming oval shapes, each containing a different leaf or flower. Fifth column is decorated with a curving black vine with leaves at each point.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 13 (recto) 660487

Designs for Cartouche (recto and verso) 1548-1612 Ascribed to Bernardino Poccetti Italian. Designs for Cartouche (recto and verso) 363755

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 16 (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 3 vertical columns: left is illustrated with 3 flowers, middle is illustrated with a series of heart shapes, and right is illustrated with 3 sets of coils on a line.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 16 (verso) 358316

Esemplario di Lauori..., page 6 (verso). Designer: Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: August 1, 1532.Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reissued by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is illustrated with 3 diversely ornamented vases containing different plants. Middle register is decorated with alternating snowflake and backward 'S' pattern. Bottom register is illustrated with a castle and a griffon. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 31 (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 form a corner. Top register is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers. Middle register is decorated with an alternating pattern of black squares with flowers and a white 'T' motif ornamented with flowers and leaves. Bottom register is decorated with a flower at the corner; the flower is printed upon a white background.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 31 (recto) 661774

Initial letter I with flowers 1496 Anonymous, Italian, 15th century. Initial letter I with flowers 700380

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 18 (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 a pattern of intertwining vines of leaves. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of heart-shaped flowers that overlaps a branch with leaves in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 9 (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 central section surrounded by decorative borders on top and bottom. In the center is a pattern of thick zigzagging lines decorated with a 'S' motif. In between each row of zigzagging lines is a pattern of flowers. Top border is decorated with alternating pattern of a thin 'X' followed by 2 thick 'X's. Bottom border is decorated with a pattern of leaves attached to the top and bottom of a horizontal line.. Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 9 (recto) 659765

Pilaster decoration (lower party), from the Loggie Di Rafaele Nel Vaticano series (pl. 12); Ottaviani, Giovanni (1735-1808), Rafael (1483-1520), Savorelli, Gaetano (Fl. 1772-1791), Camprosi, Pietro (1726-1781); 1772-1777 (1772-00-00-1777-00-00);

Pilaster decoration (view of the whole), from the Loggie Di Rafaele Nel Vaticano (PL.3) 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);

Two vertical huts with a grotesque ornament, a left one decorated with a representation of a female winged herma with a basket of flowers on the g Berain, Jean (1640-1711; st.), Unknown; before 1710 (1663-00-00-1752-00-00);Magdalenaea (collection), Schlesisches Museum der Bildenden Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945) - collection, decorations, grotesque (ornament), herms, flowers, ornaments, projects, Sphinx (mitol.)

Drawing, "Balustrades des Orchestres de la barriere du Trone"; Félix-Jacques Duban (French, 1798 - 1870); France; watercolor, brush and black ink, wash, graphic support: off-white laid paper mounted on off-white paper; 12.2 x 9.2 cm (4 13/16 x 3 5/8 in.) 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. Mat: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)

Print (France)

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

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 44 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is composed of 2 horizontal sections of flowers that are flanked on either side by a bird. The design is framed on the left and right by decorative borders. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 8 (recto). Author: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 12 3/16 x 8 1/4 in. (31 x 21 cm). Publisher: Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570-1629). Date: 1620.Written by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is in the shape of a triangle with the top left corner left blank. It is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are each ornamented with a different floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 11 (recto) 1620 Cesare Vecellio Italian Written by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is in the shape of a triangle with the top right corner left blank. It is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing an image of figure playing a different music instrument framed within a square, as well as circles and smaller diamonds that are ornamented with floral motifs.. Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 11 (recto) 662072

Six large monograms (TVXY-ILST); Livre Nouveau et utile. From series of 29 partially numbered sheets with figures.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 3v. 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.

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

Decorative design with mask, Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, 1874 - 1945 drawing pencil brush mask, mascaron ~ ornament

Project for a Ceiling, Graphite, pen and ink on paper, Portion of a ceiling shown divided into small panels, each with a grotesque. At the corner, a square panel with a classical figure. In the opposite corner, a roundel with an eagle., Italy, ca. 1780, ornament, Drawing, Drawing

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 32 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 3 semi-ellipse motifs that are ornamented with a central floral motif. Bottom register is decorated with 3 squares that are ornamented with a central floral motif formed primarily by circles. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 12 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design covers 2 pages and is composed of 3 horizontal registers. The top and middle registers are decorated with the same Moresque pattern. Bottom register is decorated with a branch full of fruit, leaves, and flowers.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 12 (verso) 662238

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 9 (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 central section surrounded by decorative borders on top and bottom. In the center is a pattern of thick zigzagging lines decorated with a 'S' motif. In between each row of zigzagging lines is a pattern of flowers. Top border is decorated with alternating pattern of a thin 'X' followed by 2 thick 'X's. Bottom border is decorated with a pattern of leaves attached to the top and bottom of a horizontal line. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 70 (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 composed of 2 friezes of lace patterns that are printed upon a solid black background. Both friezes are decorated with patterns characterized by a series of linear and geometric motifs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Decorative design. .

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of 3 interlace motifs in the shape of a quatrefoil. Second register is decorated with a pattern of flowers that are connected in pairs by their intertwining stems. Third register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that each frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with stems that form a heart shape around them. Fifth register is decorated with a pattern of flower with curving leaves that encircle them. Sixth register is decorated with an interlace pattern formed by several intertwining lines.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (recto) 662231

France, Eight balustrades, verso - stamped, Eight balustrades with leaf motifs. Print number 43., print, ornamental print, prints, ornamental prints, height 316 mm, width 227 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1700 - 1799, paper, papier, etching

Schon newes Modelbuch...Page 11(r) 1617 Sigismundus Latomus German. Schon newes Modelbuch...Page 11(r) 684702

Peter Flötner, Decorative Panels, German, c. 1485-1546, 1546, woodcut

Design for Armor Decoration ca. 1515 After Daniel Hopfer German. Design for Armor Decoration. After Daniel Hopfer (German, Kaufbeuren 1471-1536 Augsburg). ca. 1515. Etching; second state of two. Prints

Coverlet. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.2 x 23.2 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 103" long; 100" wide. Medium: gouache and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jules Lefevere.

Bound Print (France)

Print (France)

Two Frisians, Charles Pierre Joseph Normand, 1820 Ornament print with two Frisians. Part (20th. Cah.er F.LE 45) of the Prentalbum with two series of a total of 138 ornament prints by Beauvallet and Normand, 'Fragmens d'Ortuens dance le style antique'. paper etching ornaments ~ art

Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 5 (recto). Author: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 12 3/16 x 8 1/4 in. (31 x 21 cm). Publisher: Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570-1629). Date: 1620.Written by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design forms triangular shape and is decorated with various floral and foliage elements, animals, and the God of Love at the center of a rectangular frame. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 26 (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 floral pattern, which sit upon a rectangular base consisting of 2 squares, each ornamented with a different circular floral motif.Lower section is decorated with 2 groups of semi-circles containing leaves, which sit upon 4 squares that are each ornamented with a diverse floral motif.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 26 (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)

Livre de Moresques, page 13 (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

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

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 10 (verso) 1556 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves and 4-petaled flowers that attach to a vase at the bottom. Right column is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves that attach to a bird at the bottom.. La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 10 (verso) 660390

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