Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 5 (recto)
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (14 x 20 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.547.2(6)
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
About this artwork
This books|prints|ornament & architecture titled "Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 5 (recto)" by Matteo Florimi|Francesco de' Franceschi dates to 1591. Executed in woodcut, this work exemplifies the craftsmanship associated with Drawings and Prints. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional ...
Art Historical Context
This woodcut from 1591 belongs to the pattern book *Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce*, a collection of ornamental designs intended for embroidery and decorative arts. Created by Matteo Florimi and Francesco de' Franceschi, the page exemplifies the Renaissance interest in sharing intricate motifs that could be adapted by artisans and needleworkers across Europe. Printed using the woodcut technique, it allowed for clear, repeatable patterns that democratized access to fashionable designs during a period when printed books were transforming craft traditions. Measuring just 5½ by 7⅞ inches, the work reflects the practical nature of ornament books, which served as both artistic inspiration and technical guides. Such publications played a key role in spreading Renaissance aesthetics into homes and textiles, bridging fine art with everyday decorative practices. Its classification under Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture highlights how these modest sheets contributed to the broader visual culture of the late sixteenth century. Today, this page from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection offers visitors a glimpse into how printed ornament influenced fashion, interiors, and craftsmanship of its time.
About the Artist
Matteo Florimi|Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian|Italian) · 1581 |1572 –1613 |1622
Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581–died 1613|Italian, Borgo San Sepolcro (Sansepolcro) 1572–1622 Borgo San Sepolcro (Sansepolcro)