Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne, page 8 (recto) 1600

This woodcut print by Isabella Catanea Parasole, titled “Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne”, is a page from a larger book of needlework patterns. The image depicts a decorative motif of swirling vines and stylized floral elements, all rendered in black and white. The print would have served as a guide for needleworkers to create intricate patterns on fabric. Parasole's work, created in 1600, is a testament to the enduring popularity of needlework as a form of artistic expression during the Renaissance.