Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 12 (recto) 1597

This woodcut, "Studio delle virtuose Dame," is a page from a book on needlework, *Lavorio de Ponto Inaria* (1597), by Isabella Catanea Parasole (1565-1625), a prominent needlework designer of the Italian Renaissance. The design features a symmetrical floral motif framed by a band of geometric pattern, characteristic of Italian embroidery and design of this period. The clear lines and precise details make it ideal for stitching, and the woodcut's sharp black and white contrasts further enhance its clarity for needleworkers.