Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne..., page 9 (recto) 1616

This is a page from *Lavori di punto reticella* (Works of Needlepoint Lace), a book of needlepoint lace patterns published in 1616 by Isabella Catanea Parasole, an Italian lace maker and author. This intricate design, likely intended for a collar or cuff, features a repeating pattern of interlocking circles and stars, a common motif in the Italian *punto reticella* style. The page, printed in black and white, showcases the fine detail of the lace work and provides instructions for its execution. The book was a significant contribution to the dissemination of needlepoint lace patterns and remains a valuable resource for lacemakers and textile historians.