Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 23 (recto) 1597

This woodcut print, *Studio delle virtuose Dame*, is a page from a book of patterns published in 1597 by Isabella Catanea Parasole, an Italian artist and designer. The print depicts a repeating pattern of stylized floral motifs and geometric shapes, typical of 16th-century Italian decorative arts. This intricately designed pattern was intended to be used as a guide for needlework, specifically the *punto reticella* (also known as *needle lace*). This book, along with other similar pattern books, demonstrates the importance of women's artistic contributions during the Renaissance, particularly in needlework. *Studio delle virtuose Dame* remains a valuable example of the intricate designs and techniques used in Italian needlework during the late 16th century.