Gemma pretiosa della virtuose donne, page 15 (recto) 1625

"Gemma pretiosa della virtuose donne" (Precious Gem of Virtuous Women) is a page from a 1625 needlework pattern book by Italian artist Isabella Catanea Parasole. The design, printed in black and white, showcases intricate geometric patterns with floral motifs, typical of the period. The title "Lavoro a punto inaria" (Work in Point Inaria) hints at the technique, likely a form of lacemaking. This page, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides insight into the artistic and domestic traditions of 17th-century Italy.