Bartolomeo Danieli

Bartolomeo Danieli was a figure active in the production of decorative arts during the early 17th century, with his documented creative period spanning 1600 to 1639. His output documented in museum collections suggests a specialization in textile design and the creation of detailed pattern books for lacework and related ornamental trades.

Danieli is represented primarily by books of designs, with thirteen volumes recorded, alongside a single textile work. The nature of these publications, such as the volume Vari disegni di merletti (Various Designs of Lace), confirms his importance in documenting and disseminating standardized patterns essential for seventeenth-century weavers and lacemakers. Specific pages from this book, including 10r, 11r, and 12r, are individually documented, highlighting the enduring value placed on these historical designs. His work also includes the textile object, Flounce.

Danieli’s documented works are preserved in major American institutions, establishing his credibility in the history of design. Examples of his pattern books and designs are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These detailed studies of historical patterns are sought after as downloadable artwork for scholarly research and contemporary textile study. Those interested in Bartolomeo Danieli prints often study the specific plates from Vari disegni di merletti. The preservation of these technical drawings allows for the creation of museum-quality reproductions available today as high-quality prints.