De Mulieribus claris 1473

This book, *De Mulieribus Claris* (On Famous Women), is a collection of biographies of women from mythology and history written by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio in 1473. This illustrated manuscript features woodcut images and text on the same page, a common practice in the 15th century. The artwork depicts a scene from the life of one of the women mentioned in the text. The work is a prime example of the Renaissance interest in the lives and achievements of women. *De Mulieribus Claris* has been influential throughout history, inspiring later works and contributing to the development of biographical writing.