Prima parte de' fiori, page 4 (recto) 1591

This woodcut print by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, entitled *Prima parte de' fiori*, page 4 (recto), is a design for a decorative floral pattern. It is a page from a book published in 1591, and it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. The design features two different patterns arranged in a diagonal fashion. The artwork is an example of the intricate and beautiful designs that were popular during the Renaissance. The detail and precision with which Ciotti rendered the flowers and leaves show his skill and knowledge of natural forms. *Prima parte de' fiori* demonstrates the use of woodcut printing in the design of textiles and fabrics.