Design for Border with Religious Scenes 17th century

This 17th-century anonymous drawing is a design for a border with religious scenes. The design features a series of scenes depicting various biblical stories. The scenes are framed by decorative elements that include scrolls, garlands, and cartouches. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The border is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts, a common practice in the 17th century. This piece likely served as a design for printed materials or as a decorative element for other artistic works.