Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 32 (recto) 1610

"Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone", page 32 (recto) is a 1610 design for needlepoint lace, created by Isabella Catanea Parasole, a prominent Italian needlework artist. This page, from a larger pattern book, depicts a geometric design of interlocking circles and stars, arranged in a grid-like format with a prominent border. The intricate patterns are meant to guide needleworkers in creating elaborate lace designs, showcasing the beauty and skill of this craft, which was highly valued by women of nobility and refinement in the early 17th century.