Boyle Family Crest framed artprint

The Boyle Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Boyle

Boyle is a historic surname with dual Anglo-Norman and Gaelic origins in Ireland and Scotland. In Ireland, it derives from the Gaelic Ó Baoighill, meaning "descendant of the vain-glorious one" or "pledge," originating in Tír Chonaill (County Donegal) where the sept served as powerful chiefs. In Scotland, it traces to the Anglo-Norman family de Boyville (from Beauville in Normandy), who settled in Ayrshire during the 12th century and became Earls of Glasgow. The name appears in 13th-century Irish annals and Scottish charters.

The symbolism of the Boyle coat of arms

Rich in natural strength, the Boyle coat of arms features a radiant gold shield charged with a deep green oak tree eradicated, showing its powerful spreading roots. In heraldry, the gold shield symbolises generosity and high standing, while the oak tree with visible roots represents deep ancestral ties, ancient endurance, and unyielding fortitude. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden cross placed over a sword in diagonal alignment, surmounted by a red heart. Below, the motto scroll displays Dominus providebit, translating to "The Lord will provide." This design is catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) and Edward MacLysaght’s Irish Families.

Historical figures

Robert Boyle (1627–1691): Famed Irish-born natural philosopher, chemist, and physicist best known for formulating Boyle's Law.
Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork (1566–1643): Prominent statesman and benefactor known in history as 'The Great Earl of Cork'.
Alice Boyle (1607–1666): Countess of Barrymore, influential Irish noblewoman during the 17th-century Confederation wars.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

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This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.