Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne, page 10 (recto) 1600

"Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne" is a 1600 book of needlepoint patterns by Italian artist Isabella Catanea Parasole. This page, "Lavorò a Ponto Inaria," features intricate designs of geometric shapes and stylized birds with a central motif of a wheel with radiating spokes. The page is printed in black and white, and it is typical of the many patterns Parasole designed for embroidery and other decorative crafts. The book was published to guide women in learning and practicing needlepoint, making it a valuable resource for needleworkers.