Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 22 (recto) 1601

This page, from Cesare Vecellio's *Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne* (1601), displays two intricate lace patterns. This detailed woodcut, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a rare example of a 16th-century pattern book. It is a valuable visual resource for understanding the techniques and designs of Venetian lace-making in the late Renaissance period. The delicate patterns featured on this page showcase the artistry and skill of lace-makers of the time, revealing their mastery of geometric and botanical motifs.