Domenico da Sera

Domenico da Sera was a master designer and producer of printed materials active during the first half of the sixteenth century, documented specifically around 1532. His output focuses on highly technical printed works, likely serving as pattern books for textile arts or needlework, reflecting the growing demand for reproducible design templates during the early modern period.

Fifteen works attributed to Domenico da Sera are currently represented in museum collections. His primary documented work held institutionally is the Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti. This publication and related Domenico da Sera prints typically consist of detailed pages illustrating various design points, necessary for instruction in sophisticated crafts.

The importance of Domenico da Sera’s output is affirmed by the preservation of his materials in major global institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The volume Libbretto nouellamete composto exists in the collection as multiple distinct pages and impressions, establishing its lasting historical and museum-quality relevance. As these historical design patterns age, many enter the public domain, allowing institutions and researchers to provide access to high-quality prints for further study and appreciation of early sixteenth-century design methods.