In the woodcut example illustrated here, the main pattern is circular in shape. The straps are used to form six-pointed stars, with a large one in the middle surrounded by six smaller ones. In each of the ‘corners’ are leaf-shaped ornaments that extend beyond the main circle. According to the Metropolitan Museum’s information, this design was perhaps based on a pattern created by Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) or from his workshop.
Sources:
- http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/dp/original/DP816467.jpg (retrieved 7th May 2016)
- http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/388792?rpp=30&pg=1&ft=embroidery&pos=26&imgNo=0&tabName=gallery-label (retrieved 7th May 2016)
GVE