The line pattern referred to is a nebuly line. The heraldic definition of the pattern is that the crests and troughs are bulbous. Still there are a number of different forms these bulbs can take to produce a variety of artistic representations often used as cosmic boundaries of the cloud-band or wolkenband type.
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The word 'nebuly' is derived from Latin 'nebula', denoting a mist or cloud, and the etymology of the German term is also derived from 'wolken' = cloud. The cloud connection is innate if traditional terminology is applied.
<Not to say that this is 100%, because exceptions have been found, however...>
The use of a nebuly line in the VMs cosmos shows that the artist was familiar with the implications of a nebuly line as a valid cosmic boundary as found in the Berry Apocalypse. Likewise, the fancier, scallop-shell pattern of the cloud-band in the VMs central Rosette shows a different artistic variation more similar to the so-called 'Oresme' illustration [BNF Fr. 565, c. 1410, Paris)] and also in the Berry library.
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The word 'nebuly' is derived from Latin 'nebula', denoting a mist or cloud, and the etymology of the German term is also derived from 'wolken' = cloud. The cloud connection is innate if traditional terminology is applied.
<Not to say that this is 100%, because exceptions have been found, however...>
The use of a nebuly line in the VMs cosmos shows that the artist was familiar with the implications of a nebuly line as a valid cosmic boundary as found in the Berry Apocalypse. Likewise, the fancier, scallop-shell pattern of the cloud-band in the VMs central Rosette shows a different artistic variation more similar to the so-called 'Oresme' illustration [BNF Fr. 565, c. 1410, Paris)] and also in the Berry library.