Renaissance Illuminated Border with Saints and Symbolic Figures - Printable & Historical Art #1987228 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white woodcut border, likely from a 16th-century printed devotional text, showcases high-relief engraving techniques with dense cross-hatching and ornamental flourishes. The top cartouche bears the Latin motto “IN GLYTIA BASILEA,” possibly referencing Basel’s printmaking tradition, while the corners feature the Tetramorph symbols (lion, ox, eagle, angel) representing the Four Evangelists. Flanking the central blank space are Dominican friar Saint Dominic holding a book and lily, and scholar Saint Jerome reading scripture beside a lion-iconography tied to learning, piety, and divine inspiration.

Used in historical manuscript reproduction, academic publications on Renaissance printing, digital archives of religious iconography, or as a decorative template for calligraphy and bookplate design; targets researchers, designers, and educators seeking authentic period frames.