Johann Schönsperger

Johann Schönsperger was a figure active in the early 16th century, documented specifically around 1520. Schönsperger is associated primarily with the production of printed books, suggesting a role as a publisher, printer, or designer during a pivotal period for the dissemination of visual information.

Fifteen works attributed to or associated with Schönsperger are represented in institutional holdings. These often take the form of highly specific pattern guides. A significant example is the volume titled Ein ney Furmbüchlein, a collection of designs used perhaps for embroidery or lace-making, detailed by specific plates such as Page 10 and Page 11.

The historical importance of these printed outputs is secured by their inclusion in prominent collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These surviving examples of Johann Schönsperger prints offer critical insight into 16th-century European applied arts and printing technologies. Due to their age, these historical works are often considered to be in the public domain, allowing for the availability of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and contemporary textile design reference.