Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 30 (recto) 1563

This woodcut by Matteo Pagano, from his 1563 book "Trionfo Di Virtu," depicts a scene with a stag, a wolf, and a snake by a body of water. Surrounding this is a complex knotted border, a popular motif in Renaissance art. This image was originally printed in black ink on paper and is a fine example of 16th-century Italian woodcut printing. The intricate details of the knotted border frame the central scene and showcase the artist's skill in this medium.