Border Illustration with Two Putti "Scientia, Fortitvdo, Pietas, Timor-DNI, Sapientia, Intellectvs, Consilivm" 1613 - 1646

"Border Illustration with Two Putti 'Scientia, Fortitvdo, Pietas, Timor-DNI, Sapientia, Intellectvs, Consilivm'" is an engraving by Cornelis Galle I, a prominent Flemish artist of the 17th century. The artwork is a frame with a blank center designed for a text or image. The frame is adorned with ornate details, including two putti, or cherubic figures, holding symbols representing various virtues. The central panel, bearing the inscription "Timor Dni," further emphasizes the artwork's religious theme. This ornate engraving, typical of Galle's style, was likely intended for use in a book or manuscript, adding a decorative and thematic element to the text.