Design for a Decorative Border - Engraving, Public domain image
Summary
This print shows how a vine in an unending circle can lend structure to a design. Among the leaves can be distinguished various birds, men, and women. Depicted at the top and bottom are female coats-ofarms. The same design principle was applied to the guild’s ceremonial chain.
Date
1500 - 1600
Source
Rijksmuseum
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")