Nicolò Zoppino

Nicolò Zoppino was a producer of printed works documented as active in 1529. His catalog output consists primarily of books, with 15 volumes represented in institutional records. These works position Zoppino within the tradition of early 16th-century European printmaking and publishing.

Zoppino is known for the design and dissemination of pattern books, essential resources for artisans of the period. His most notable documented work is Esemplario di lavori (Exemplar of Works), a publication dedicated to intricate patterns, likely for embroidery or lace. Multiple distinct pages from this work are preserved, including the detailed plates known as Esemplario di lavori, page 10 (recto) and Esemplario di lavori, page 11 (verso). These surviving Nicolò Zoppino prints are crucial artifacts for tracing historical design trends.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is among the institutions that hold examples of Zoppino’s documented output, establishing the historical significance and museum-quality of his work. Today, many of these 16th-century records are considered public domain, allowing researchers and enthusiasts access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork that define the aesthetic concerns of the early modern period.