Border Illustration with Saints and Scenes from the Life of Christ
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a big empty space with four smaller scenes around it. At the top, a woman floats in the air, wrapped in cloth. On the sides, two robed figures stand—one holds a cross, the other points upward. Below, two cherubs pull a boat with people inside, and another scene shows a building with a light inside. The empty space was likely meant for a portrait or coat of arms. The rest of the image tells stories from the life of Christ. Want to learn more? Try looking up engraving.
