Drawing its creative muse from an Italian bookbinding design that originated in 1620, this cover presents a harmonious blend of florals and rosette patterns. The book, which it once adorned, featured an assortment of circular 'tondo' illustrations that were characteristic of the period. Emblematic of the 17th century's artistic opulence, the cover design boasts an ornately decorated central focal point. Embellished with an elegant diamond-shaped arrangement of flowing vines, this diary cover encapsulates the quintessential bookbinding style of its time.