The Likeness and Description of Mount Randa

A woodcut illustration of Mount Randa in Mallorca. A winding path snakes up the steep hillside, passing several small structures and a stone cross. At the summit sits a large, blocky building representing the Sanctuary of Cura. In the mid-ground, a building features a small "I" on its facade. Along the path and at the base, various figures dressed in clerical or monastic robes are depicted; some are walking, while others kneel in prayer. In the bottom left, a sailing vessel is visible on the water near the shore. In the upper right sky, a divine light or hand emanates from stylized rays. To the left, stylized clouds float above the landscape.

Randa, holding the center of the Balearic original: "balearis." Referring to the Balearic Islands, specifically the island of Mallorca. kingdom, and rising high,
Displays level plains and vast fields on every side.
It spreads out shade everywhere against the rays of Phoebus A classical poetic name for the sun god, often used in literature to signify the sun itself.;
Hollowed rocks provide a variety of vistas.
It lifts the intellect and expels all cares from the heart;
It renews all the limbs with lively strength.
Here Ramon Ramon Llull (c. 1232–1316), the Majorcan philosopher, mystic, and missionary who spent time in retreat on this mountain., infused from above, drank in his doctrine;
Here also he established the wondrous work of his Art Referring to the "General Art" or Ars Magna, Llull's complex logical system designed to unify all knowledge and convert non-believers through reason..

Here an angel appeared to him in the garb of a shepherd,
Giving many kisses to his well-deserving books.
He said they would suffer much under various enemies,
But would remain powerful weapons for the holy faith.
Then, illuminating the summit, a cell was built for him;
Full of beauty, it bears the name "Grace" original: "Gratia." This refers to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cura (the word "Cura" can mean healing or care, often associated with divine Grace) located at the peak of Randa..
From here, the splendor of doctrine can flow into the whole world;
From here, the wicked sect A standard historical reference to those outside the Christian faith whom Llull hoped to convert, often specifically the Muslim and Jewish communities of his era. fears its own ruin.