Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 26 (recto) 1610

This is a page from Isabella Catanea Parasole’s *Fiore D’Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone*, a pattern book published in 1610. This page depicts a variety of needlepoint designs in a grid format, each with a distinct geometrical pattern. These patterns were intended for use in a range of textiles, including clothing, linens, and home furnishings. Catanea’s book is a rare example of a pattern book dedicated specifically to the art of needlepoint, demonstrating the importance of needlework for women in 17th-century Italy.