Opera nuova che insegna a le donne a cuscire, folio 15 recto, Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, circa 1465 - 1527.  This book of embroidery designs shows heavy inspiration from Islamic metalwork; pattern books such as these were widespread sources of inspiration for Venetian craftsmen of this era.

Opera nuova che insegna a le donne a cuscire, folio 15 recto, Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, circa 1465 - 1527. 

This book of embroidery designs shows heavy inspiration from Islamic metalwork; pattern books such as these were widespread sources of inspiration for Venetian craftsmen of this era.
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