Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 8 (recto) 1597

This black and white woodcut print, "Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 8 (recto)", created by Isabella Catanea Parasole in 1597, features a detailed design of intertwined snakes, stylized flowers, and leaves. It is a page from a book of needlepoint patterns, intended for women to copy and create their own textile art. This delicate but striking pattern demonstrates the skill and artistic vision of both the artist and the women who would use this design. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY houses this small but significant piece of art history.