Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne, page 17 (recto)
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 11/16 in. (12 x 17 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1929
Accession Number
29.59.2(17)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of Renaissance needlework with *Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne* (Precious Jewel ofuous Women), page 17 (recto), a delicate woodcut print from 0. Created by Isabella Catanea Parasole, one of the few women artists of her time to publish extensively, this page hails from a pattern book designed for accomplished ladies. Parasole, active in Rome, collaborated with like Gargano and Hardyennil, producing affordable guides for embroidery, lace, and ornamental designs that empowered women in domestic arts. Woodcuts like this one were revolutionary for their accessibi...
About the Artist
Isabella Catanea Parasole|Gargano|Hardy-Mennil (Italian|Italian) · 1565 | –1625 |
Italian, ca. 1565/70–ca. 1625|