“Printed sources related to the design of textile patterns first appeared during the Renaissance when six intricate, interlaced “knotwork” designs, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and later copied by Albrecht Dürer, marked the beginning of a fruitful international exchange of pattern designs. Starting in the 1520s, small booklets with textile patterns were published regularly, and these pocket-size, easy-to-use publications became an instant success, essentially forming the first fashion publications. These books were not made for the library but for the active use of their 16th-century owners across all levels of society, who were interested and invested in textile decoration as a means of self-expression and transformation of their households and dress.” — The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bartolomeo Danieli (Italian, active Bologna and Siena 1610-1643). Plate with Lace Design from: “Vari disegni di merletti,” Bologna [Agostino Parisini & Giovanni Battista Negroponte], 1639. Etching, Sheet: 11 5/8 x 15 ¾ in. (29.5 x 40 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471–1528 Nuremberg). After Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, Vinci 1452–1519 Amboise) (or workshop). “The Fifth Knot” Interlaced roundel, 1521. Woodcut, sheet: 10 3/4 x 8 3/16 in. (27.3 x 20.8 cm) image: 10 9/16 x 8 3/16 in. (26.9 x 20.8 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, George Khuner Collection, Bequest of Marianne Khuner, 1984
Modelbuch new, aller Art, Nehens und Stickens. Publisher: Hermann Gülfferich (1542–1554), Frankfurt am Main Binder: Riviere & Son(s) (London), 1553. Woodcut, Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 15/16 in. (17.5 x 12.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1923
Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare…Opera noua, page 2 (verso). Publisher: Alessandro Paganino (Italian, active Salò, Toscolano and Venice, 1511–38), Ca. 1532. Woodcut, Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 3/16 in. (21.2 x 14.9 x 0.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1948
Le Pompe: Opera Nova. Publisher: Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, Venice, 1557. Woodcut, Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
Robert Peake the Elder (British, ca 1551-1619 London). Princess Elizabeth (1596-1162), Later Queen of Bohemia, Ca. 1606. Oil on canvas, 60 ¾ x 31 ¼ in. (154.3 x 79.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Kate T. Davison, in memory of her husband, Henry Pomeroy Davison, 1951
Bernhard Strigel (German, Memmingen 1460–1528 Memmingen). Portrait of a Woman, Ca. 1510–15. Oil on linden, 15 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (38.4 x 26.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, 1871
Chasuble. 16th century, French. Canvas, silk and metal thread, L. 49 1/2 in. (125.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1916
Ensemble. Early 20th century, Russian. Length (a): 20 in. (50.8 cm) Length (b): 32 in. (81.3 cm) Length (c): 28 in. (71.1 cm) Length (d): 131 in. (332.7 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Administration Fund, 1924
Ensemble. Giorgio di Sant’Angelo (American, born Italy, 1933–1989), 1970, American. Medium: (a) wool, cotton; (b,c) cotton; (d) cotton, wood, glass
Images courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art