Studio delle virtuose Dame, page 5 (recto) 1597

This woodcut, titled "Studio delle virtuose Dame," is a design from a book of embroidery patterns created by Isabella Catanea Parasole, a highly skilled Italian needleworker and teacher, in 1597. The design features a repeating pattern of stylized flowers and intertwined snakes set against a dark background. The intricate details of the design showcase the sophistication of Renaissance needlework and demonstrate the popularity of floral and animal motifs in decorative arts.