Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona) 1620

This is the title page from the fifth book of Cesare Vecellio’s *Corona,* a collection of woodcut illustrations of embroidery and needlework patterns. The book was published in Venice in 1620 and dedicated to virtuous women, reflecting the growing popularity of needlework as a suitable and fashionable pastime for women of the time. The illustrations are primarily focused on ornamental designs and demonstrate the fine craftsmanship and artistic skill required for creating such intricate patterns. The design in this image is particularly striking, with a delicate architectural frame framing a figure of a woman offering a garment to a group of people, showcasing the intricate details and elaborate designs that characterize this period.