Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne, page 22 (recto) 1600

This woodcut print, *Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne*, is a page from a pattern book published in 1600 by the Italian artist Isabella Catanea Parasole. The print is a page from a larger book, *Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne*, which contained instructions for making a variety of needlework designs. Parasole’s book is a valuable resource for understanding the history of needlework and textile design in Italy. The designs are intricate and delicate, reflecting the skill and artistry of Renaissance-era needleworkers. The intricate geometric patterns, a recurring motif in Parasole's work, showcase the beauty of needlework as a form of art.