Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 33 (recto) 1597

This page from Isabella Catanea Parasole's 1597 "Studio delle virtuose Dame" features a detailed design for a type of needlework called "lavorio de maglia a mezza mandolina." The intricate patterns, printed in black and white, showcase the elaborate designs favored in Renaissance Italy. The intricate designs included in the book were not merely decorative but were intended to be followed for the creation of exquisite lacework. The book served as a practical guide for women interested in needlework, contributing to the popular art form of the period.