Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 4 (recto) 1597

This page from Isabella Catanea Parasole's 1597 "Studio delle virtuose Dame" is a printed design for needlework. The design features a complex and symmetrical pattern of stylized plants, birds, and an ornate crown, all framed by a ribbon with text. The text, "Lavoro de Ponto Inaria", indicates the type of needlework, a traditional Italian embroidery technique. The artist's detailed design reflects the popularity of intricate needlework patterns in 16th-century Italy.