Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 89 (recto) 1601

This woodcut from Cesare Vecellio's *Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne* showcases intricate lace patterns. The book, published in 1601, was a comprehensive guide to needlework for women, featuring detailed designs for a variety of stitches and motifs. The design on the page is symmetrical and geometric, characteristic of Renaissance needlework, with repeating patterns of flowers and geometric shapes. The image was intended as a template for Venetian needleworkers of the period.