Matthias Mignerak

Matthias Mignerak was a creative figure active in the early 17th century, with documented output dating specifically to 1605. Mignerak’s cataloged work focuses exclusively on published pattern books and instructional manuals, establishing a historical context within the specialized field of textile arts and design dissemination during the early modern period.

The database records indicate that 15 separate volumes attributed to Mignerak are represented in museum holdings. The most prominent example among these is the influential design book La Pratique de l'Aiguille, which serves as a primary source for the study of 17th-century needlework techniques and patterns. Specific pages and folios from this text, such as "La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 10 (recto)" and "page 13 (recto)," are cataloged individually, testifying to the academic interest in the detailed content of the instructional plates.

Mignerak’s historic contribution is recognized through institutional collecting. His works are held in major collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, affirming their status as important museum-quality primary resources. Due to their age, these historic designs often reside in the public domain, making the intricate engravings available for study and distribution as downloadable artwork and high-quality prints.