Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 41 (recto) 1601

This woodcut by Cesare Vecellio from his book “Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne” depicts an intricate design for a lace collar. The page, dated 1601, shows the delicate pattern against a dark background. Vecellio's work offered guidance for both embroidery and needlepoint, illustrating a variety of intricate designs for the women of his time. This intricate design, composed of repeating motifs, showcases the delicate art of lace-making during the Renaissance era. The book serves as a valuable visual document of the fashion and textile practices of the period.