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Iconologia (1593) by Cesare Ripa was an emblem book highly influential on Baroque imagery
The Iconologia overo Descrittione Dell’imagini Universali cavate dall’Antichità et da altri luoghi (1593) by Cesare Ripa (c. 1560 - c. 1622) is a highly influential emblem book based on Egyptian, Greek and Roman emblematical representations. The book was used by orators, artists and poets to give substance to qualities such as virtues, vices, passions, arts and sciences. The concepts were arranged in a Renaissance way, the alphabetical order. For each there was a verbal description of the allegorical figure proposed by Ripa to embody the concept, giving the type and color of its clothing and its varied symbolic paraphernalias, along with the reasons why these were chosen, reasons often supported by references to literature (largely classical).
The first edition of his Iconologia was published in in 1593 and dedicated to Anton Maria Salviati. A second edition was published in Rome in 1603 this time with 684 concepts and 151 woodcuts, dedicated to Lorenzo Salviati. The book was extremely influential in the 17th and 18th centuries and was quoted extensively in various art forms. In particular, it influenced the painter Pietro da Cortona and his followers. Also Dutch painters like Gerard de Lairesse, Willem van Mieris based work on Ripa's emblems. Vermeer used the information on the muse Clio for his The Art of Painting. A large part of Vondel's work cannot be understood without this allogorical source, and ornamentation of the Amsterdam townhall by Artus Quellinus, a sculptor, is totally dependent on Ripa.
The baroque painter Antonio Cavallucci drew from the book the inspiration for his painting Origin of Music. In 1779 the British architect Georg Richardson, published in London his Iconology; or a Collection of Emblematical Figures; containing four hundred and twenty-four remarkable subjects, moral and instructive; in which are displayed the beauty of Virtue and deformity of Vice. The drawings were by William Hamilton . In 1819 Filippo Pitrucci, a London based artist, published his version of Iconologia.
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PROEMIO
Le Imagini fatte per significare una diversa cosa da quella, che si vede con l'occhio non hanno altra più certa né più universale regola, che l'imitazione delle memorie, che si trovano ne' Libri, nelle Medaglie e ne' Marmi intagliate per industria de' Latini & Greci, ò di quei più antichi, che furono inventori di questo arteficio. Però communemente pare, che chi si affatica fuori di questa imitatione erri, ò per ignoranza, ò per troppo presumere, le quali due macchie sono molto abhorrite da quelli, che attendono con le proprie fatiche all'acquisto di qualche lode.
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Cesare Ripa's Iconologia of Uytbeeldinghen des Verstants
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Caefar Ripa of Perugia
Explaifwd in 2z6. Figures. T^e 'iempeJt
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ICONOLOGIA:
O R,
i*lo?al €mWems,
B Y
C iE S A R R I P A
Wherein are Exprefi'd,
Various Images of Virtues^ Vices^ TaffionSy Arts^
Humour Sy Elements and Qelejlial bodies ^
As D E S I G N 'D by
The Ancient Egyptians] Greeks, ^mans'^ and Modern Itdiansi
USEFUL
For Orators, Focts, Painters^ Sculptors, and all Lovetsol Ingenuity :
llluftrated with
Three Hundred Twcnty.fix HUMANE FIGURES,
With their c^planationu 5
Newly defign'd, and engraven onCopper, by I. Fullir, Painter,
And other Matters,
By the Care and ac the- Charge of
p. TEMPEST.
LONDON:
Printed by BenJ, MoTTe. MDCCIX.
To the READER
THIS Work is'Orvinf to the Noble Ideas and Fancy ofSig. Cxfar Ripa,
an Italian, whd applied himfclf irif/j indefatigable Study to make a
Collet ion of the Figures of the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and
Romans, and to produce others of his otvn and other cdehr at ed Authors
h this Science : Thefe Images are the Reprefcntatives of cur t^otions ; they
properly belong to Painters, who by Colours and Shadowing^ have in-vented the
admirable Secret to give Body to our Thoughts^ thereby to render them vifible.
The Ancients were much taken with thofe Images-, witnefs fuch variety of paint inr
their Gods, ly irhich t^y have fo ingenionflj concealed the Myjleries- of Nature
and Fhilofophy, jea and of Divinity and Religion. This is that Source from
whence Potts have drawn their Fables with their Explications ; for Example, by
the Image of Saturn they repnfented Time, which devours its own Children ;
that is to fay, Dayr, Months and Tears. By Thundring Jove, they ftgnified
that Tart of the Heavens where thegreatejl part of the Meteors are form'd. By
Venus they exprefsd the Union of the Materia Prima, with the Form ; from
whence fprings the Beauty and FerfeBion of all created Beings, &c. The
Invention of this Science is afcrib'd to the Egyptians, />^w jr^^^tv Pythagoras
brought it from the farthefl part, ?hlo took the great efl part of his DoBrine
from thofe Hieroglyphic Figures. The Prophets themfelves veil'd their facred
Oracles with Enigma's : and our Saviour himfelfcomprisd mofi of his divine
Myperies under Similitudes and-' Parables. Thefe Emblems are very properly
drawn under human Figures, ftnce Man, being the meafure of all things, fo like-
wife his exteriour Form ought to be lookt upon as the meafure of the ^alities of his
Soul. Hcreycu will find abundance of Figures and' Emblems of every thing
imaginable ; accompanied with curious and (olid Morals^ owing to very learned
Authors. The under/landing Perufer of this Book will meet therein Ihings not
only to divert the Mind, tut to in(lru5i it, and to infpire him with the Love of
Virtue, and Hatred of Vice', and to regulate his Manners, Behaviour and Con-
duct. This Work has been printed in fix feveral Languages, and is e(lee?nd the
hefl on the Subject of which it treats, yet extant, for the Inflru^ion of Ar lifts
in their Study of Mtdds, Coins, Statues, Bafforelicvo^s, Paintings and Prints,
and to helpth:ir Invention, Upon thefe Accounts it has been much defired to
have the fame in CngUd)) T^hich now we have d)ne for the Public Benefit ,^
not deuhting hut that it will be acceptable to the Lovers of Art, as well as
tnfiruclive to all forts of People whatfocvcr.
T H i;
TABLE
Pag
45
9
A
A Fig.
Bruzzo 178
Ac^idcmy i
53 Africa,
28 Age in general
7. Agriculture
•5 Amhitien
53 America
3 ^zw//^
43 ^^f^'*, ^
5 Appreknfion
46 Apulia
Pag. Fig.
10 ^:j«/y 37
..^ 6i 7"^^ Beginning 250
Affeclion 36^ 10 B^mficcncc 40
12 BUndnefs of Mind ^j
39 5^^y?/>^ 1)3
10 ^£'«;7^7 59
209
iti
II
212
12
170
19
183
6 Architecture military
21
2-3
6 Ariftocracy
6 Arithmetic 24
7 Arrogance 26
7 /^r^ 28
7 Artifice 27
5:1 4/?4 210
8 Ajfiduitj 30
2 Afftftance 7
8 Ajlronomy 29
8 Avarice 31
9 Authority 35
27 Autumn 108
B.
6 3 Banijhing ill Thoughts
259
^3 Bafhfulnefs 254
46 Calabria, 184
46 Campania Felix 1 8 1
69 Or(? 177
13 Celerity 50
12 Charity 46
12 Chapijement 48
12 Chaflity 45
15 Cy^'^/^r 58
18 Chorography 71
68 Civil Sedition 274
81 Civil Union 323
1 3 Clearnefs 4^
y6 Comelinefs 306
14 Commerce 5*4
80 Common-rrealth 321
14 QompaJIion 53
64 Complaint to God z ^6
14 Concord 5^
16 Confidence 61
1 6 Conjugal Love 62
19 Conscience 73
19 Confiancy 76
17 Contagion 6^
Pag. Fig.
17 Contentment 68
(8 Converfition 70
18 Converfion 71
18 Cor region 69
19 Cofmography 74
51 Cour telle 14.6
10 Cozening 41
24 Cr.^///f 77
10 Curio ft tf 80
17 Cuf^om 66
D.
60 Danger 240
5*3 D^^;^ 2 II
21 ZP^^f 82
42 D^f^// 16^
11 Decency 81
22 Defence 88
22 Defence again fl Enc'
mies 85*
23 Delight 9X
21 Democracy 84
24 Dcfjgning 93
21 De firing God 8}
2 Defpair 5
24 DejpifingTleafure^^
x^DeJpifingthe World ^6
22 DetraBion 86
2 2 Digejlion 87
23 Dignity 89
23 Diligence 91
24 Difcretion 94
25 Difiin^ihn
Pag. Fig.
ij DifiinVion 98
1 5 Divine a/jd Immanc
Things in conjun^ion 64
36 Divine JujJice 142
15 Divinity 97
15 Dominion 99
i6 Dominion over ones
[elf lOi
The TABLE.
Pag. Fig.
30 /v-/r//y 118
49 Free -^11 I 195
1 4 Frien^fhip ^^
"f-L Fright 288
19 Fruitfnlnefs 116
30 ///r; 117
yy Eaft
16 Education
iy Ele^ion
3 1 T/b^ £;7^
78 Equality
27 Err OUT
29 £//•/>/
20 Evening
47 £«r<>/'f
28 Exercise
18 £Ar/7^
28 Experience
308
103
106
114
3'4
107
114
73
185
109
iix
no
30 Fame 119
23 Fafling 90
29 Feaver 1 13
29 Felicity 115
30 Fidelity 1 20
31 Fierce nefs iii
I Flattery 4
15" Hf^w 60
33 £//^^? 129
S^ Folly 23d
3 1 T^^^rr^ ofElocfuence 1 2 7
^z Force of Jttjf ice 128
32 Force of Love 125
8 /^prf f <>/ f^/>/*? 320
34 Gcnerofity 136
34 The Genius 135
5 AGentleDifpoJjtion 20
' 3 5 Geography 138
^37 G/tr/ 1 48
3 6 G/i?r)f <?/' 4 Pr/ViTf 1 4 1
37 Gluttony 147
9 (7^^^ Augur e 34
33 Good Fortune- 130
II Good Mature 42
3 6 C?rrff ^ of God 1 43
^2 Grateful Rememhrance
206
15: (jr/V/ loo
37 Grcffnefs 146
H.
I o Happinefs 3 8
7 Harmony 25
3 .^ Haughty Beggar 9
66 //^^///& 265
13 Heaven 52
37 Hcrefu 145
79 Heroic Virtue 317
38 Hiflory 151
44 //ij/) /?i?»?^ 176
72 //l?/'^ 287
38 Horography 149
40 Hofpitality 160
67 Humane Wifdom 267
Png. KtG.
3 8 Humility i j 2,
1 1 HurKourfomncfs 4 ,:|
3 ^ Hydrogaphy 1 ^ j.
38 Hypocrif) 150
I.
48 /^d-^
I Mfjs^.fj-
59 Idolatry
34 Jealoufy
y6 Ignohlenefs
40 Imitation
39 Inconflancy
41 Indocihlenefs
41 Ingenuity
41 In ju ft ice
48 Infpi ration
43 Inftitution
4 Infiru6fion
41 Intelligence
42 Invention
34 Jovialncfs
43 Irrefolution
43 ^'^^^y
44 Italy and Rome
35 Judgment
^ 7 .7«//^ Judgment
47 y«y?/Vff
K.
13 Knovkdgs
L.
45 Latium
49 A League
26 Learning
49 Liberality
44 Liguria
192
133
305-
159
162
i6r
164
191
172
13
16?
168
134
1 6*^
171:
174
139
18^
188
5i
182
I or
J96^
r L^;?f
Pag. Fig.
8 1 Long Lift ;i4
5:0 Locfvacity 200
5" LcouAcitj 2 00
5 Love f our Count r J i'^
65 Z.c^'tf reconciled x6i
4 /.<7^'<? tamed 1 6
4 Z-<;x'^ of Virtue 1 4
49 Loyalty 194
71 £tfr)(: 286
50 i»y? 198
50 Luxury 199
M.
6 Magnanimity 21
55 Malice 220
$y ManifefiWork 250
70 Manhood 281
45- /V4rr4 177
51 Mathematics 201
5 J Matrimony 219
3 Mea[uring Height lo
51 Meditation 201
5 2 Medium 205
15 Melancholy 59
52 i'^fr/V 205
2 /^/>/)^ 8
78 ModeftBaJhfulnefs^ii
52 Mode fly 207
5-4 Monarchy 214
19 the Morning y$
N
35 y^ Natural Day 137
56 Nature 222
56 Necefftty 224
56 Negligence 223
56 Nob i I it -j XI. I
77 /^fl/-;^ 3G9
The TABLE.
Pag.
O.
57 Ohtdience
57 Oh ligation
^^ Oljlinacy
26 G economy
SJ fence
58 Opinion
Fig.
i
217,
2l6'
104
225
231
54 Original of Love 213
59 Tarftmon)
5*9 Patience
54 /'fj^^
55 Penfwenefs
II Penury
S7 Per fee} Work
60 Perfect on
5 8 Perjecution
Co Perfuafion
31 rhilofofhj
51 Phjfick
61 Piety
SS rieafmg
I r/^;?/;
61 F^<r/jr
^3 Poetical Fury
61 Poverty
61 Practice
50 Fr^;/?
57 f'r^^fr
62 Precedence
16 Prefrvation
61 Prodigality
63 Prcfperity
70 Printing
63 Prudence
66 Pure Air
.63 Purity
236
217
430
229
2.39
234
241
12[
204
244
218
13^
246
197
228
248
63
244
251
281
251
266
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Pag. Fig.
a
17 barrelling 67
R.
5- /4 Rational Soul 1 7
64 /?^4/i?;? 2 5 $
64 Reafon of State 258^
64 Rebellion 257
65 Reformation 261
65" Religion 260
72 Renown 289
62 Rovard 247
8q Rhetoric 319
66 /?/T/4/y 264
45 Romania i&o
39 Rome eternal 154
66 Rumour z6y
S.
r 5* Sanguin 57
48 Sardinia 19^0
57 Scandal 268
67 Science 269
31 Scourge of God 123
68 Scrupuloufnefs 272
68 Secrecy 271
•JO Security 280
4 Seraphic Love 1 5
68 Servitude 273
69 Severity 276
79 Short Life 318
^S Sicily 189
59 5/» .237
69 Sincerity 255-
77 6'f>«/^ 307
17 6'^n>^ 1 05
71 /f^/?;'? 290
32 Strength iz<^
74 StriSfmfs
The T A
B
L E
Pag.
Fig
jPag.
Fig.
Pag.
Fig.
74 StriSfmfs
196
1 74 Theory
295
40 Umhria
If?
60 StMbhornefs
241
. 42 Tracing
167
42 Undauntcdncfs
i6j
75 Study
291
75- Tr^^f^^
300
9 C^wtf^
3f
73 Stupidity
294 75 ^'^w^^
299
ZoUiifiict Life
322
69 Succour
278 75 Tuition
302
7 4 Suffer ir}g
^97
40 Tufcany
1^8
W.
yi Summer Solji ice
284
i
73 Warlike Stratagems
81 Super ft ition
3^^
V.
^93
71 Suftenancc
285
75 r^/^ftr
301
77 Weft
310
y6 Swift mfs
303
y6 Vanity
304
8t f^ffry//
3i(J
70 Symmetry
279
78 r^-r/Vj
3"
47 J^Z/z/^r
187
51 Via cry
203
7 1 fr/;?;fr Solftice
283
T.
44 Vicarious Rome
m
67 ff^z/^^wi
270
10 r^AT
79
78 Vigilance
3»3
45 //&(f World
^19
73 Temper dYice
293
79 Virginity
31^
33 ^^-'^/^
i^^
79 F»r«f
315-
Y.
74 r^^i'/c^^r
298
8 ;z Virtuous A^ion 32 1
35 r(»«f^
140
ICON
ICONOLOGIA.
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Fig, I. Abondanza : T L E N T Y.
\ Eeautiful Woman crownd with a Garland, in a green Gown
/\ cmbroider'd; with a CormcofU in her Hand. She is no leCs
amiable for her Beauty, than her Contrary, iVant, is deformd and
odious.
The Garland denotes Chcarfulncfs, and the Mirth that do infeparably
iccompany her. The Ccrnucofia is an Emblem of the Affluence of all
things neccfl'ary to human Life.
Fig. 2. Academia : A C A D E M 1.
A Lady of a manly heroic Arped, having a Crown of Gold, a parti-
colour'd Garment, a File in her right Hand, and a Garland in her lefc.
Her mafcuhnc Countenance denotes folid iind profound J udgme fit; the
Crown of pure Gold, the refining of Notions by Experiments ; the various
Colours, the variety of Sciences in an Academy ; the File, the plijhing
of pieces, and freeing them from Superfluities; the Garland, Honour to
thofe who excel.
F 1 c j« Accidia : IDLENESS.
An old Hag cloth'd in Rags, fitting in a carelefs poilure upon a Stone,
leaning her Head upon her left Hand, with a Torpedo Fifli on her Knee.
The Motto is TORPETINSBS. She leans her right Elbow on her Knee,
inclining her Head, which is bound about with a black C-cth.
She is defcrib'd old, bccaufe at that Age, Strength and Acitvitj to wo^k,'
begin to fail ; her Rags denote that Idlenefs produces Pcv- y; the black
Cloth about her Head figniiies her fenfekfs Thoughts; :i;e Fifli that fo
benumsthc Hand, whether it be touch'd with a Cord ci Nett, that it is
unfit for any Bufinels, lliews her Sloth and Averfion to Lahcur, intimated
by the Motto.
Fig. 4. Adiilatione ; F L A 7 7 E ^^
A Woman in an afledcd wanton Habit, playing upon a Flute ; a Buck
at her Feet fad afleep, with a Bec-hive by her fide.
The Buck denotes Flattery, becaule he is fo charm'd with MuOj, that
he lets himfclf he taken. The Bees are a true Emblem of it, carrying
Hony in their Mouth, and a jaret Sting.
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F I G. 5. Affmno : D E S T A 1 %
A forrowful Man in Rags; with both Hands he opens his Bread, ani
looks upon his Heart encompafs'd with Serpents ; his Garment is blackilli.
The Rags Ihcvv him to mdervaluc and negUli himftlf. His open Brcafl:,
and the Serpents, denote the Trouble and Vexation of Worldly Things,
always gnawing the Heart.
Fig. 6. Agricolturat A G ^I CU irU^E.
A Woman with a homely Country-face, but comely notvvithftanding,
in a green Gown, crown'd with a Garland of Ears of Corn, holding the
Zodiack in her kk Hand, and a Shrub in her right ; a Plow-fliarc at her
Feet.
The verdant Robe (ignifies Hope^ without which no body would labour.
The II Signs declare the different Scafons, which the Tiller ought to
cbfervej the Plough, the mod neceffarj fnftrumenc in Agriculture.
Fig. 7. Ajnto : ASSISTANCE.
A Man in White, and over all a purple Mantle; a Ray (liining round
him, crown'd with a Garland of Olive; a Chain about his Neck, and a
Heart, for a Pendent; his right Arm extenJed, and his Hand open; in
his left a Stake furrounded with a Vine, and at his right is a Stork.
His Age intimates his Difcretion; not being intent upon Avarice, m
giving his Helping-Hand. The white Raiment (hews Shceritj without
Sclf-lntereft The fplendid Ray denotes Divine Affiftancey without which
as the Wife without the Husband, it is like the Vine without the Stake:
The Stork, the Natural Affcdion o^ Pannts towards their Children.
F 1 G 8. Allegrezza : U I <^7 H.
A Youth with jolly, plump Cheeks, a white Raiment, painted with
green Branches, Flowers red and yellow, with a Garland of feveral
Flowers ; a Cryllal-Glafs full of Claret, in one Hand, and in the other
a gold Cup, and feems to dance in a flowery Meadow.
riorars naturally import a jovial Humour ; and we fay, the Fields
jmile, when cover'd with Flowers. The Glafs, and golden Goblcr,
llicw that Mirth is rarely alone, but 'w^good Fellcrvfliip,
^<^s6utanc^
^_'Mvrth.
/
i00o?ai emblems.
- 5^!terezza in perfona nata povera civile:
l-iG. 9. ^^ HAUGHTr 1^BGGA%
A Damfel, blind, with a lofty Countenance, in a pompous red Mantle
adorn'd with (cveral Jewels, under which is a poor Petticoat; having a
Peacock under her right Arm, holding up her left, (landing with one Foot
upon a Bowl, and with the other feems to precipitate hcrlelf.
The red Garment, the Hut of BlooJ caufing Ambition ; the pitiful
Petticoat, that the haughty at the Bottom have nothing worthy Ellcem.
Her Polture Ihews the tuUiJh Place ilie is in, and like to fall into Mifery.
Fig. 10. Altimetria : TAK^lKG A HEIGHT
G EOMET^ICALLI.
A young Lady in a proper Pollure, holds with both her Hands a
Geometrical Quadran, taking the Height of a Tower.
Young, becaufe Daughter of Geometry, obfcrving all the Meafurcs
taught by it ; all other Circumftances are fpecihcd in Geometry : the
Inftruments, at her Feet, are us'd in Surveying.
Fig, 11. Ambicione : A M S I T I N.
A Virgin all in green, with Ivy Branches, looking as if flie would
leap over a ciaggy Rock, at the Top of which are Scepters and Crowns,
attended by a Lion lifting up his Elcad.
The Ivy, denotes /iw^///V> always climbing higher and higher, fpoiling
the Walls ; the Ambitious Iparing neither Country, Religion, nor
Counfellours, lo he may become greater than others The Lion, Fn^^.
Fig. 12. Amicita: F (]l 1 E N D S H I ^.
She wears a plain white Robe, her left Shoulder is naked, with a
Garland. She holds a iieart in her ri^^Jit Hand, delights to go barefoot,
and grafps a withered FJm incirclcd with a Vine.
Her Livery is white, and her Garment void of all Ornamcnr. denoting
her Freenefs wiihcut Arti/ce ; her bare Feet, her undergoing ^W Hdrdllips
to fcrve her Frined The dry Elm cmbrac'd, lliews that tricndlhip ought
to appear in Advcrjity, as well as Profpcrity.
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Fig. I]. Ammaeftrammcnco : 7N5T(?J MCT/ON.
A Man of a venerable Afpcd, in a long Robe, with a Miroir in his
Hand, furroundcdwithaScrowl with thcle Words, IMSF/CE, CAUTUS
ERIS.
The long Robe (liews continud Bttjinefs. The Glafs intimates that our
A(3ions Ihould be accommodated to thofe of other Men, to render 'cm
praifcvvorthy ; as the Motto declares, which advifestocaft an Eye upon
our own Faults, fo that finding Bkmifhes in ourfelves, we may endeavour
to clear ourfelves of 'em.
Fig. 14. Amor di Virtu: LOVE OF VIRTUE.
A naked Youth, wing'd, with four Garlands of Laurel ; one on his
Head, and three others in his Hands ; becaufe that of Virtue furpaflcs all
other Loves.
The Laurel-Garlands fignifies the Honour due to Virtue, and that the
Love of it is incorrupible, and never fading.
Fig. 15. Amore verfo Iddio : SE%AfHlC LOVE.
A Man in a reverend Pofture, and plain Drefs, with his Face lifted up
ro Heaven, which he points at with his left Hand, and with his right
Ihcws his Brcaft open.
His plain Drefs fliews that he is a mortal Enemy to Luxury ; his
looking up, that his Contemplations are divine \ his Bread p/>^;j, tliac
he fpeaks what he thinks.
Fig. 16. Amor domato : LOVE TAME T>.
A Cupid fitting, his Flambeau being burnt out, he tramples on his
Bow and Arrows, an Hour-Glafs in his right Hand, and in his left a
Didapper almofl pin'd to Death.
The two lad things declare that Time and Poverty arc the moft capable to
extinguifh Love ; for this Bird is faid to be fo very weak, that Ihe is not
able to build hcrfclf a Ncft, but hatches in fomc Ncft of other Birds.
, Seraphu.'Z,
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Fig. 17. Animaragioncvole, ebcau: A %Al lOK AL
SOUL
A lovely Damfcl , her Face cover'd with a rranfparcnt Veil, her
Garment is bright and dazling ; Wings on her Shoulders, and over her
Head a Star.
Lovely (he is bccaufc form'd by the C-'cator, Fountain of all Beauty,
according to his oivn Image. Her Veil denotes her invifihle to human
Eyes. She is the (ubftantial Form of the Body, only di(cernable by
exteriour Actions. Her Garment, her Purity and ?erfe6lion ; the Star,
the ImmcftAit-j of the Soul Her Wings denote her Cekrity in fpiritual
Fun(3ions.
Fig. 18. Amordclla Patria : LOVE Of OU^ COUNT(^.
A vigorous young Warriour, {landing upright, amidll Flame and
vSmoak, on which he looks with a refolute Countenance ; carries a Crown
in each Hand, and being juft upon the brink of a Precipice, yet marches
courageoufly over Spears, and tramples upon naked Swords.
He is youthful, becaufe his Strength increafes with his Years, (whereas
with all other Loves it is quite contrary.) The Crown of Grafs denotes
HcnouYy for it was given to fomc for delivering their Country, and the
Oaken one for faving a Life : The Precipice, that a publick-fpirited
Man apprehends no Dariger for the Love of his Country*
Fig. 19. Apprehcnfiva: JfT^EHENSJON.
A young Lady of a middle Stature, all in white, brisk and adive,
difpos'd to lift en to another fpeaking; a Camelion in one Hand, and a
Miroir in the other.
Youth denotes her Aptnefs to apprehend and learn, middle Stature,
denotes the fame ; for the upper Rooms are always worft: furnifli'd, fpoken
of a very Tall perfon : White, becaufe it is the Ground of all Colour ; on
tiptoe, fhews the Re^dinefs Ihe is in to learn and underftand ; the Glafs
becaufe Ihe imprints on herfelf, and makes all /lie hears and/^j her own.
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A Child mounted on a Dolphin is a true Emblem of an aflable courteous
Difpofrtion ; becaufe the Dolphin loves and carefles a Man out of meer
Inftin^, rather than Interell or finifter Defign ; as (everal ancient Hiftories
inform us.
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Fig 21. Archiceaiiia milicire : }\i 1 L IT A ^Y
J%C HlTECrU^E.
A Woman of ripe Years, in a noble Garment of divers Colours ; a
gold Chain about her Neck, with a Diamond ; in one Hand the Mariners
Compafs, in the other the Defcription of an hexagon Foriification ; a
S^.vallow on her Fifl, a Pickax and a Spade at her tcct.
The parti-colour'd Ve/tmems denote the Underdanding of divers
Contrivances in this Art. The golden Chain and Diamond, denote
Dur.ihility, and Exrsllency; fcr Fortification is the bed Jewel of Princes,
Icc'jring them from Enemies. The Swallow is remarkable for the arfjicial
building her Ncft.
Fig. 2 2. Ardiremagnanimo, ^generofo : MAGNANIMin
A young Man of a healthy, robull Stature, with a lofty Alpcdt,
holding with his right Arm, briskly, the Tongue of a Lion, which he
preO'cs with his Knee.
It alludes to the magnanimous Adi-^n of Lyfim^chus, who, to free
himfelf out of the hard Durance of a Prifon, bcgg'd he might be devour'd
by a Lion, which he overcame in this manner.
Fi(f.25. Ariftocratia: J^ISrOC^tlJCY.
A Lady in her prime, in a fplcndid Habit, fitting majeflically in a
fumptuous Chair, a Crown of Gold on her Head, holds in her right
Hand a Bundle of Rods bound together, and a Garland of Laurel ;
and, in her left, a Head piece; on her right Side is a Bafon, and a Purfe
full of Gold and precious Jewels, and on her left an Ax.
Her Age fiiews her PerfeSlion, and Judgment, to execute whatfoever
concerns the Commonwealth. Her Garment and Chair of State, her
Nobility and Dignity, in token whereof (lie wears a Crown of Gold.
Fig Z4. Aiicmetica : ARITHMETIC
A beautiful Lady, her Garment is of different Colours, with various
mufical Notes, and in the Skirts is written PAR & /MPJR, Even and
Odd, and in her left Hand the Numeration-Table.
Her Handfomnefs denotes the Beauty of all Things refults from Her,
for God made all Things in Number^ Weight and Measure. Her pcrfedl
Age, (hews the PerfeBion of this Art. The various Colours lliew that
(lie gives Principles to all Parts of MathcQiatics.
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Fig. 15. AimonLi : H A % U Kit.
A bcaiititul Qiiccn with a Crown on her Head, ghttering with precious
Stones, aBafc-Violin one Hand, and a Bow, to play with, in the other.
Her Crown dcmonllrates her Ewftre over all Hearts, every one being
wilhng to lend an Eur to her Conforts ; like OrpL'us, who, by his
fi^ichnlcus Tiines, made the very Rocks [crfible, and the very Trees to
tncv:.
'Fig. 16, ArrogAnza: A <^% G A K C E.
A Lady clothed wich a green Garment, with Aflcs Ears, holding under
her left Arm a Peacock, and extending the right Arm, points with her
Vcrc-i'ingcr.
Arrogance afcribes to itfclf what is not its own, theiefore it has the
Ears ot an .ifs , for this Vice proceeds from Stupidity and Ignorance.
The Peacock Ihews I'duiiig ones felf, and dc[pifing others.
F 1 G. 27. Arcificio : ARTIFICE,
A comely Man, whofe Garment is richly embroider'd ; he lays his
Hand upon a Screw of perpetual Motion, and by his right flievvs a
Hive of Bees.
He is nobly clothed, becaufe Art is nohic of it felf.. His Hand upon
the Screw iliews that Engines have been contriv'd by Indujlry^ that by
them, incredible Things, like the perpetual Motion, have been /'^r/^^rwV.
The Hive declares the Indufir) o{\\\zBecs, which,bcing very inconfiderabic,
are, neverthelefs, great as to their Conduct.
Fig. 28. Arte 5 A %T.
An agreablc Woman, feems to be ingenious by her very Looks, in a
green Gown ; in her right Hand a Hammer, an engraving Tool, and a
Pencil ; holding in her left Hand, a Stake that fupports a Vine.
The agreable Countenance declares the Charms of Art, attrading all
Eyes upon it, and cauilng the Author to be approvd and commended. The
three fnftruments arc for intimating Nuture : the Stak® fupplks Nature's
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Fig 19. Aftronomia: AST<IlONOMr.
A Lady in a flarry Habic, her Eyes looking up to Heaven; in her
right Hand holding an Aftrolabc, and in her left a Table of Aftronomical
Figures.
Her Garment denotes the Night w^/? proper to fee the Stars ; her Eyes,
and Thoughts always elevated, and intent, upon celeflial Bodies. The
Adrolabc mcafures the Diftancc of them; the Table fliews its Difference
from Ajhologj.
Fig. jo. Affiduita: A S S I D U I T T.
An ancient Woman, holding in both her Hands an Hour-glals; and
on one Side of her is a Rock, furrounded with a Branch of Ivy.
The Age denotes that Time labours continually to dedroy us, and
therefore ihe holds an Hour-glafs, which requires her Dihgence in turning,
or often moving it, left ic ftop.
Fig. ; !• Avaritia : A V A <^1 C E.
An old Woman, palc-fac'd, lean and melancholy, her Pain makes her
lay one Hand upon her Belly, yet feems to devour a Purfe, with her
Eyes, which (lie grafps in the other, accompanied only with an hunger-
ftarv'd Wolf.
Her Palenefs proceeds from her Envy, that torments her, to fee her
Neighbour richer than herfelf. Her Eyes are fix'd on her Purfe, it being
her chief Delight, The Wolf denotes the voracious Humour of the covetous,
who would have other mens Goods by hook or by crook.
Fig. 92; Attione virtuofa : A Vl^UOUS ACTION.
A Man of a lovely Afpedl, his Head (urrounded with refplendent Rays,
hatha Mantle embroider'd, holds a Spear in one Hand, ftruck into a
Serpent's Head, and in the other a Book, and tramples on a Death's
Head.
His Comelinefs declares his Interiors, a virtuous Man never degenerates.
Arm'd, becaufe always upon his Guard againft f^ke, and therefore, the
Serpent lies Jead. The Book Ihews that Learning, join d with Arms,
makes a M^n famous, and for QWQtrenoTvnd.
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Fig. 5J. Auttorita, o Potefta'; AUTHO^lTt
A Matron fcatcd in a noble Chair, richly clothed, with a Gold
imbroidcr'd Garment, holding a Sword in her right Hand, a double
Trophy of Books and Arms by her Side.
Her Age denotes Authority, as does the Throne; her fplcndid Habit,
ihc Preeminence Pcrfonsin Authority have ever others. The Sword lifted
up lliews zhc fcvefei^n Poirer; the Scepter, a hsidgc oi Authority.
Fig. 34. Auguf io buono : GOOD AUGU(!ir.
A young Man all in green, a Star over his Head, hugging a Swan.
Green is a Token of Hope, and confequcntly of good Lucky becaufe
Grecnnefs promifes a plentiful Crop. The Star denotes ^c^^ Succefs, and
riot to be born under a three-penny Planet. The Whitenels of the Swati.
is a Sign of good Luck, as a black Crow betokens bad.
Fio. J 5. Benevolcnza, & Unionc matrimonialc. UNION,
A comly Lady crown d with Vine and Elm Leaves ; Her left Arm
demonftrates fome courteous Adion, and her right the Tendernefs to a^
Halcyon.
The Vine and the Elm are Emblems o^ mutual Union, by reafon of
ihe natural Sympathy between them
Nee melius teneris junguntur vitihus ulmis.
The Halcyon or Kings-fillier, alludes to a Woman cali'd Halcyone, who,
dreaming that her Husband, whom fhe loved dearly, was dead at Sea^
threw hcrfelf headlong into it for Grief. Martial
F I G. 36. Benevolenza o Affcttione ; AFFECTION.
A comly ancient Lady, vving'd, holding in her Hands a Woodcock,
at her Feet is k Lizard.
Her Age flicws that fhc is conflant ; wing'd, beeaufe AfTedion is
produc'd in ^n /njiant. The Cock and Lizard are Emblems of Goodwil,
by InflinEl. Her Pofture (hews that Benevolence between t'vo a long time,
becomes, at laft, om true Fricndjhip,
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Fi G. ;7. Bcllezza: ^ E J U 7 Y,
A Lady hiding her Head in the Clouds, and the reft of her Body is
fcarcc vifiblc, by rcafon of chc Splendour that environs her. She ftrecchcs
one Ha.id out of cIk Light, with a Lilly, and holds cut a Ball and
Compaiics with the other.
Her Head in the Clouds (hews that nothing is more impoffwle to be
d chrd, nor nothing hfs kfiorn, being a Ray of Divinity. The Lilly
denotes Be.wty, tlic Ball and Compalles denote that Beauty confifts in
AIc\if:<re and Proportion. The Flower moves the Scnfes, and recreates the
Spirits ; fo docs Love move the Soul to Enjoyment.
Fig. ^8. Bcatimdine : HJ^TINESS.
A Lady (liedding doleful Tears on a Heart (lie holds in her Hand.
E/f(fcd are the pnre in Heart. Tl>e Purity of the Heart is Innocence^
which is the Purity of the Soul, not taken up with evil Thoughts. Tears
are the foverain Medicine for the Ulcers of the Heart, The white Lamb
at her Feet, is Purity and Innocence.
Fig. J9. Bcnignita : ^ U N T I.
A noble Lady cloth'd in sky-colour'd Apparel, with Stars of Gold :
(he prefles her Duggs with both Hands, from which flows abundance of
Milk, which fcveral Animals drink up; on her left SidQ is an Altar witb
Fire kindled upon it.
The (queezing. her Breads declares Si'//;?// towards Subjedls; thesky-
colour,d^. frtews that it ought to be exercis'd without any ircrldly intcrcfl ;
the Alter, that it ought to be fhewn upon the account of Religion^ therein
im i t a t in g God himfalf.
Fig 40. Bcnificio: SENIFICENCE.
A young Man with a chearful Countenance, almoft naked, only he
has a (larry Mantb to cover his Secrets ; he lifts up his right Arm, and
holds in the Palm of his Hand the three Graces; on his Wnft arc a pair
of Wings, he holds in that Hand a Chain of Gold, declaring to make a.
Pre fen c of it
Young, becaufc the Remembrance of Bencffrs fliould never wax old.
Handibm, bccauRi Bcnificcncc pleafes every body. Naked, bccaufe ic
lliould be void oi Intcrcfl and Vain-glory. His Arm open denotes his
tieadi/iefi.io^gratify ; the Gold Chain, that Bcnificence f;!-'.f and oUix^^s,
Fig 41. Biigia: C Z E K m G.
A homely young Woman, wearing a changeable colour'd Garment,
•with (cvcral fores ot Masks and Tongues, with a wooden Leg, holding a
Wify of Straw hghtcd in one Hand,
She is young but ugly, bccaufe it is z fcrvile Vice, not admitted into
ingenuous Converfation. Her Habit denotes her Art of making one
believe what is mt tru:. The Masks and Tongues demonHrate the
Incorjflancy of a Chdit ; the Wifp, that as it is foon kindled, Tiwd foon out,
fo it is Z'^^;? difcover'd ; the wooden Leg, .that flic cannot come home to
her Bufmefs, but makes (bme Umc Excufe.
F 1 G. 41. Bonra : GOOD NATURE,
This Nymph wears a Robe of Cloth of Gold, a Garland of Rue,
iier Eyes fix'd on Heaven, has a Pelican in her Arms, and by her Side a
green Tree blofloming by a River.
The Cloth of Gold denotes her ExcellefJcy ; the Garland of Rue her
being an Antidote againll /'// Defigns, as that Herb is againft Inchantmenis
and l^enom. The Pelican, Charity ; for it nouriflies its Young with its ovrn
Siood. The green Tree fignifies a good Man planted by the River-Side.
Fig. 4^ Careftia : <P E KU <S^r,
A lean Dame, in a pitiful Habit, holding a Branch of Willow in one
Hand, and a Pumice-done in the other; with a lean Cow by her Side.
Lean, intimates the Effed of wanting Things neceflary ; the Pumice,
and the Sallow-Oick, Sterility, which is the principal Caufe of Penury ;
and the Cow is one olPharaos lean ones, alluding to the Dream interpreted
hy Jofeph.
Fig. 44. Capriccio: HUMOURS M ENE S S.
A young Spark in a Garment of various Colours, with a little Cap
on his Head, like his Cloths, (luck with Feathers of fcveral Colours ,
Bellows in one Hand, and a Spur in the other.
This capricious Fellow would be Jingalar : His Youth fliews his
Inconftancj ; his Habit his FicUenefs. His Cap fliews, that fuch variety
of unaccountable Adions are principally in the Phancy. The Spur and
Bellows, his Pronenefs to /^r^z/f other Mens Virtue, or to vent f ricking
Scoffs againll their Vice.
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F I G. 45. Caftita : CHASTITY.
A modcH honcft-fac'd Woman, holding a Whip in one Hand, as if
'flie would corrcd herfelf ; with a white Robe ; on her Girdle is written
CASIIGO CORFUS MEl/M, I cha/lifc my Bod^ ; at her Feet Cupd lies
conqucrd, with his Bow broken, and blinded.
The Whip denotes Ckifltfcment ; the Cupid with his Bow broken, that
fio Concupitcencc has Dominion over her.
Fig. 46. Carita: C B A %m
A Wom.an all in red, a Flame on the Crown of her Head, with an
Infant (bckmg, in her left Arm, and two other (landing up, one of which
IS cmbrac'd with the right.
The red Colour denotes Charity ; the Spoufc, in the Canticles^ was
pleas'd with it in her Beloved. The Flame fignifies that Charity is never
idle, but ahrap acHve. The three Children fliew the trifle Power of
ChArity, for Faith and Hope, without her, fjgnifie nothing.
Fig. 47. Cecita'dellamentc/ SLINVNESS of tk
MIND.
A Lady cloth'd in green, (landing in a Meadow full of various Flowers,
her Head inclin'd, and a Mole by her Side.
The Mole intimates Blittdnefs ; her Head inclin d towards fading
Flowers, rrorldly Delights, which allure and bufie the Mind to no purpofe;
for whatever the flattering World promifes, yet all is but a Clod of
Earth, cover'd, not only under the falfe Hope of (hort Pleafures, but
with many Dangers, all our Days.
Fig. 48. Caftlgo: CHASTISEMENT.
A fcvcre furious Fellow, with an Ax in one Hand, as much as to fay,
lie v;ill give but one Blow, and a Lion by him worrying a Bear.
The Ax is a Token o^Chaflifement the wofi fevere, as is the Lion in that
Podurc. The King of Tencdos made a Law, That whofoever committed
Adultery, (liould be beheaded with an Ax^ and did not fpare his own
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A naked \'outh of a noble A('pcd-, (urrounded with a great Splendor,
and Bri^hcncls, wich the Sun in his Hand.
His Youth Hkws him acceptable to every body, and is faid to be
iliuflrious like the Sun, chat illu?mndtcs every thing in the World.
Fig 50. Cderica : C E L E (I^ IT t
A Woman with a Thunderbolt in her right Hand, a Dolphin by her
Side, and a Hawk flying in the Air.
The Moral is obvious, all thofc Things being naturally very qttick,
in their Motion, which w^ell exprcdeth Celerity.
Fig. 51. Cognitione : I^K W L E J) G E.
She holds a Flambeau in one Hand, and a Book, open, in the other,
on which fhe (cems very intent, by pointing at it.
The Flambeau (hews, that as the corporeal Eyes have need of Light,
(b have the Eyes of the ^^»/ to attain Knowledge, which the Book denotes;
becaufe, by looking into it ourfelves, or hearing it read, the Knowledge
of Things are produc'd in us.
Fig. 52. Cielo: H E A V E K.
A young Man of a noble Afped, in an Imperial Habit, full of Stars,
with a Scepter in his right Hand, and in the left a Flamc-pot, with a
Heart in the middle, that confumes not ; upon the right Pap, a Sun, the
Mcon on the left; his Girdle is the Zodiac, a Crown adorn'd with
Jewels on his Head, and golden Buskins on his Legs.
Young, becaufe he will endure, and never grow old, as the Heart alfo
fignifies. The Sun and Moon denote Heaven-. The Golden Cothurni
Qaew his Incorrupihility.
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Fig. 5 }. Compaffione : COMTASSIOK
A Woman holding a Pelican's Ned in her kk Hand, who, piercing her
Bread, Teems to fuck Ic her young ones with her Blood ; and extends her
Hand in a compalTionace manner, to bedow Charity on the indigent-
The Pelican is a true Emblem of Cc^p^iJJiorj, for ihc never dirs from her
young, and when Nouri'.hment fails, (lie feeds them with her own Blood.
Her extended Hand denotes her Readimfs to relieve with her own Subdance.
Fig. 54. Commertio della Vita humana : COMMENCE
of HUMANE LIFE.
A Man with his Fore-finger pointing at two Mill-dones danding by
him, a Stork in his right Arm, and a Buck at his Feet.
The two Stones denote Affion, and Commerce, for, being double, the
one can do nothing without the other, nor grind any Corn alone. The
Storks help one another in flying, and the Bucks in fwimming.
Fig. 55. Confermatione de I'Amicitia: F1{IENT)SHIV.
A Youth crown'd with a Garland of fcveral Flowers, in a green, loofc
Garment, holding a Crydal Vafe, in his right Hand, full of Claret, which
he offers with a fccming Cheerfulnefs.
His Garland and Habit are Signs of Cheerfulnefs, and denote the
Cheerfuhefs in thofc thac ufijte. The Cup is a Token o{ Fricndjhip, Men
drinking oncanothcrs Healths, as was the old Cudoni.
Fig. 56. Concordia : C K C ^D.
A grave beautiful Lady, in an antique Drcfs, holding, in her right
Hand, a Bafm, with a Heart, and a Pomegranate, in it, and a Garland
of Fruits and Flowers on her Head, and in her left, a Scepter, on the
Top of which arc various Flowers and Fruits
The Heart and Pomegranate denote Concord, bccaufe the Pomegranate
is full of little Grains, clofcly united, bcfides, the Pomegranates love
one another to that Degree, thac if the Roots be feparatcd, they mutually
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Fig. 57. Sanguigno, per TAria: S A K G U 1 K.
A jovial Spark with a Garland of various Flowers, with fair Hair,
and a due Mixture of white and red, in his Checks, playing on a Lute;
on one Side of h m a Mountain-Goat, with a Bunch of Grapes in his
Mouth, and a Mufrc-Bookin the other.
His Youth, Garland, and fmiHng Countenance, denote him o^ [anguin
Complexion; his temperate Blood producing fubtlc Spirits, whence
Laughter, and Love o^Mufic : The Goat, and Grapes, his being inclin'd
10 ycnerj ^nd Bacchus,
Fig. 58. CoUeiico, per il Fuoco : C H L E %
A meagre Youth of a fallow Colour, with a haughty Look, being
almoft naked, holds a drawn Sword in his right Hand; on one Side a
Shield, with a Flame in the middle, and a fierce Lion on the other.
Lean, becaufe Heat predominates, which the Shield denotes ; his
yellow Colour fliews his Cholcr; the drawn Sword, his Haftinefs 10 fight \
his Nakedness, that his impetuous PafTion does not fufler him to provide
for himfclf : the Lion, his Animojitj,
Fig. 59. Malenconico, per la Terra : 'MELANCHOLY.
Of a brown Complexion, placing a Foot upon a Cube, holds, in his
left Hand, a Book open, as if he would (ludy; his Mouth is mufled ;
in his right Hand a Purfe clo(c fliut, and, on his Head, a Sparrow.
The Muzzle denotes Silence, proceeding from CooIne(s ; the Book,
intclancholy Men addided to fiudji The Sparrow, SoUtarinefs, it not
converfing with other Birds ; the Purfe, Covetoufn^fs, reigning amongft
melancholy Men.
F I G. 60. Flemmatico, per TAcqua : T H L E G M.
A grofs Man, pale-fac'd, fitting in a Fur-Gown, clapping both Hands
into his Bofom, his Head on one fide bound up with a black Cloth,
almoft covering his Eyes, and a Tortoifc by him.
His Grofnels proceeds from CoUmfs and Mot ft are ; the Fur of the Otter,
it being a flegmatic Animal; His Head inchn'd, his Dttlnefs ; like the
Tor:ciI(b\ hN Side, hrcTr/.k h y n /?;-^ Crcn^Lirc.
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Fig. 6i. Confidenza : CONFIDENCE.
A Womnn with her Hair hanging about her Ears, bearing up a Ship
with both her Hands.
The Ship fl-icws that alcho' the Sea be ccrriblc. yet ilie is confident that.
by the help of this Ship, (lie may trufihcr felf with that barbarous Element,
threatning Ruin and Deftrudion.
Fig. 6 1. Concordia maritale : CONJUGAL LOVE.
A Man at a Woman's right Hand, both clad in purple ; one Gold-Chain
incircles both their Necks, having a Heart for a Pendant, fupported only
by one Hand of each.
l^he Chain denotes Matrimon-j, ordainM by Nature, and the Divine
Law, which would have the Husband and Wife to be one Fleihand Bone,
not to be fcparatcd but by Death.
Fig. 65. Conrervatione: 9 <IiES E^VATION.
A Lady all in Cloth of Gold, with an Olive^Garland on her Head, in
one Hand a Sheaf of Millet, in the other a Golden Circle.
The Gold and Olive fignifie Prefervation ; this from Contagion, the
other not being fubjec^ to be corrupted. The Circle, the Duration of
Things, which, by a circular Tranfmutation, are preferv'd.
cCongiuntione dclle cofe Humane con le Divine ;
tiG. 64. j^j)mNE and HUMANE THINGS in ConjunBion.
A Man proltrate on his Knees, his Eyes turn'd up to Heaven, and
mod humbly clafps, with both his Hands, a Gold Chain, hanging down
from Heaven, and a Star.
The Chain fignifies the faid Conjuncfion, and the Chain whereby God
is pleas'd to draw Men to himfelf, and raife the Mind to Heaven.
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Fig. 65. Conugione: CONtJGION,
A young Maid, ficnder, pale, in a mourning, pitiful Habit ; flie holds
a Walnut-Branch in one Hand, and lays the other on a Bafilisk, with a
terrible Afpcdt: on the oth«r fide is a Stripling, languid, and fickly,
lying half dead upon the Ground.
Young, becaule wore lubjec^ to Infedtion, by difordcrly living, and
Carelefners. Pale and hiniuid, denotes the f^/rulefjcy, confuming by
degrees ; the Habit, the doleful Condition of the infeded, ending often in
Death. The Bough denotes Contagion, as does the Bafilisk, whofe very
Bi'cath, and Look, is contAgious.
F ! G. 66. Confuetudine : CUSTOM.
An ancient Man in a walking Pofture, with a grey Beard, leaning on
a Staff; with a Label infcnbd FIRES AC^^i^IRlT EUMDO -, with a
Burden of Muficallnflrumcnts, andaGrindftoneby him.
His Age (hews, that the more he advances in Time, the A'"'*'^ does he
{land, intimated by the Motto; to which agrees the Grindftonc alfo, for
if it be not /«r«V round, it has not the Force to wear the Knife by grinding.
The Lawsof Cuftom are valid, and always prevail.
Fig. 67. Contrafto : Q^U A %E L L 1 K G.
A Man arm'd, in a fighting Poflure, with a fiery Face. Quarelling
being between two, or more, and therefore holds his Sword as if he would
make a Pafs at fomcbody ; with a Cat and a Dog at his Heels, as if they
would fight.
The Cat and the Dog fignifie that Quarelling proceeds from being of
a contrary Nature, one to another.
Fig. 68. Contento : CONTENT.
A Spark pompoudy cloth'd, with a Sword by his Side; the Ornaments
of his Head ar^ a Plume of Feathers, and Jewels, a Looking-Glafs in
ojie Hand, and in the other a Silver Bafon, clapt to his Thigh, full of
Money, and Jewels.
He looking in the Glafs, iliewsthat, if a Man be ignorant of his own
Good, he cannot be content, and therefore looks upon his own fine
ClotlK&, Mony and Jewels, with much Satisfadlion and Content.
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An old crabbed Woman, firting upon a Bench, with a Whip in her lefc
Hand, and a Pen in her right, wherewith (lie is corrcding a Book.
Old, andcrols-graind, to Ihcw thnt Corredion is difrudcnt Ad in him
that gives ir, and grievous to him that receives it ; therefore Ihe has a
Rod in one Hand, and a Pen in the other. The Book contains the Caufe of
Complaint, and Corredtion.
Fig. 70. C6nverfatione : CONFERS jTIO K
A Young-man with a Imiling Countenance, clothed in green, a Laurel
Garland on his Head, a Mcrcurfs Rod in his Hand, twifted about with
Myrtle and Pomegranate, and a humain Tongue on the Top, with a
Scrowl, r^ SOLI.
His PoRure lliews him inclin'd to entertain fomebody, the Scroul l^^oe
to him that is don:. The two Branches Ihews mutud Amitj by Converfation ;
the Tongue, Expe[fton of the Mind in company.
Fig. 71. Corographia : CH0%0G(S^A^H1[.
A young Lady in a changeable colour'd Habit, plain and fliort ; in her
right Hand a meafuring Square ; a Globe on the Ground, with a little
part defign'd \ in her left the Compafles.
The changeable Habit, denotes the difftrcnt taking of Situations. The
Shortnefs fjgnifies the taking the Plans of Dominions more /r/V^y, when
they take the Icaft part for thcgreacell. The Indrumenc, the taking by
it, the Limits of every Dominion. The Compafles denote, the fctting
them to diftinguillithe Confines from one another.
Fig. 72. Converfione.' COKVE^SIOK,
A naked Lady, at Years of Difcretion, holding a green Ribbon infcrib'd,
IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI, On the Ground are fplendid Garments;
Ihe looks up to Heaven whence proceeds a Ray ; (lie is bathd in Tears ;
her Hands a-crofs, and a Hydra at her Feet, gaping
Fair denotes Converjion to God ; her Years, her being averfe from all
Exceffes ; her Nakednefs, Fftrity ; and defpoiled of all worldly Affedions by
hqr rich Garments upon the Grcnnd,
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Fig. 7;. Cofcienza : CONSCIENCE.
A Lady with a Heart in her Hand, before her Eyes, where is written,
in Letters of Gold, OIKEIA ZTNESIS, that is. Ones orrn Confcicnce;
Handing on her Legs, between a floury Meadow, and a Field full of
Thorns and Briars.
The Heart fliews that none can be hid from himfelf \ the Flowers and
Thorns, that there are tvro Ways, good and bad\ the Part of Confcience
is to chufc ; in the one we meet pricking o^Hce, in the other, the fragrant
Smell oi rirtu!,
F 1 G. 74. Cofmografia : C S M G (I^Af HY.
An ancient Lady in a sky-colour'd Starry Veftmcnt, under which is
another of Earthy Colour, (landing between two Globes, the celeftial
on the right Side, and the rerreftrial on the left; an Aflrolabe in her right
Hand, and in her left, the Roman Radius.
Ancient, becaufe (he derives her Pedigree from the Creation of the
World. Her Garments denote her partidpating both of Heaven and
Earth, as do the two Globes. The Inftruments, that, with them, (he
takes the Diflance and Magnitude of feveral Stars, and the Operations upon
Earth.
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TWI^LIG HT.
A naked Youth, of a carnation, brown Colour, Wings of the fame
Colour, in a Pofture of mounting aloft; a fplendid Star on the Crown
of his Head ; in his left Hand an Urn inverted, pouring out Drops of
Water ; in the right, a lighted Torch ; a Swallow, fluttering in the Air,
behind.
His Colours fliew that it is doubtful whether he belongs to Night or
Day ; the Wings, that this Interval [oon paflcs away. The Star is Lucifer,
that brings Light; the Urn, that in Summer Deve falls, and Hoar-frefl in
Winter ; the Torch, that Twi-light is the Meflenger of Heaven, and
always goes before the Morning. The Swallow fings early in the Morning.
F I G. 7<5. Coftanza : CONSTANCY.
A Woman embracing a Pillar with her right Arm, and holding a drawn
Sword in her left Hand, over a Fire on the Altar, as if (lie had a mind
CO burn her Arm and Hand.
The Column (hews her fledfaft Refolution not to be overcome ; the
naked Sword, that neither Fire nor Sword can terrify Courage arm'd
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One at Man's EUate, nobly clothed, with a Gold Chain about his
Neck, with a Merchants Book of Accounts , indorsed on the Cover,
SOLUTUS O.yiNIFOENORE, Free from all Intmfh, a Griffin below.
His Age flicwy that he may have Credit, as docs his Senators Gown ;
the Golden Chain iecms to command Credit. The Motto fignifies true
Credit, The Griffin was in great Credit amongfl: the Ancients, and us'd
for a Symbol of fafe Cuftody, and therefore intimates that one fliould
have a irdtchful Eye over ones Stock, if he means to get Credit.
F I G. 78. Crepufculo delJa Sera ; EFENING TWILIGHT.
He is but a Babe dill, wing'd ; of a duskifli carnation Colour, in a
Pofture of flying towards the Weft ; a bright Star on his Head ; in his
right Hand holds an Arrow, and in his left a Bat.
His flying Ihcws it to be the Evening Twi-light. The Star is Hefperus.
The Arrow fignifies the Vapours attradcd by the Sun, which having
nothing to fullain them, fall down, and are more or lefs noxious,
according to Places high, or low.
Fig. 79. Datio overo Gabella: T // X
A lufly, young Man, with an Oaken Crown, in his right Hand a pair
of Shears, a Sheep at his Feet ; in his left Hand Ears of Corn, an Olive-
Branch, a Bunch of Grapes hanging down, without Breeches, his Arms
and Legs bare» the Soles of his Feet callous.
He is robuft, becaufe Taxes are the Nerves of the Common-wealth.
The Oaken Crown denotes his Strength. The Shears allude to the Saying,
It is the part of a good Shepherd to Ihear the Sheep, and not to flay 'em.
The Things in his Hand, ihew that Taxes are laid upon thofe. Taxes
iliould be levied not for meer Covetoufnefs, but for the public Weal,
without any other Defign.
F ig. 80. Curiofita: C U (I{ I S I T Y.
She has abundance of Ears and Frogs on her Robe ; her Hair (lands
up on end ; Wrings on her Shoulders ; her Arms lifted up -. fhe thrufts
out her Head in a prying Pofturc.
The Ears denote the Jtch of knowing more than concerns her The
Frogs arc Emblems of Inqni/itivenefs, by reafon of their gogglc-Eycs. The
other things denote her running up an^i down, to hen*-, and to fee, as
fomc do after News.
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Fig. 8i. Decoro: D E C %U U,
A Vouch of a gentle Afpcd, with a Lions Skin on his Back, in his
right Hand he holds a Cube, in the middle of which is the Cipher of
Alncttrj ; a Branch of Amaranthus in his left Hand, with this Motto,
S/C FLORET DECOR J DECUS. His Garment is cmbroider'd with the
fame, and he wears it for a Garland, on his right Foot, a Buskin, on his
left, a Sock.
Handfom, becaufc Decorum \st\\cOrnament of human Life. Gentile,
becaufc always accompanied with Decenq. The Lions Skin denotes the
Strength of Mind, alFign'd to the Obfervers of due Decorum. The
Amaranthus denotes Contimuf^ce, for that nerer withers, as the Motto
dcmondratcs The Cothurnus, and Soccus or Buskin, denote Decency
in the Gcjif/re and Behaviour; the firft bclong'd to Noblemen, the other
to the inferiour Sort.
Fig, 82. Debico : D E 'S T.
A melancholy young Man, with a green Bonnet on his Head ; a Plate
of Iron upon both his Legs, and about his Neck; holds a Basket in his
Mouth, and a Scourge in his Hand.
Melancholy, becaufe in Ddt. Poor Cloths denote his finding no
more CreMt. The green Bonnet alludes to the Cuftom of fome Countries,
where fuch who are Bankrupts are forc'd to wear them. The Scourge,
becaufc Debtors, in Rome, v/ere whipd. The Hare lliews his Timor oufrefs,
and Fc^ar of Serjeants.
Fig. 8}. Defiderio verfo Iddio : LOVE towards G T>.
'Tis an Angel, with a Hart by it.
The Wings declare the Celerity, and ardent Defires of a Soul towaris
God : the Hart, i\\q panting after Heaven. His left Arm upon his Breaft,
ihe right extended, and Looks toward Heaven, ihew them direded
toward their proper Objedt.
Fig. 84. Democntia: D E M C % A CT
A Lady meanly drelVd ; a Garland of N'mQ, twifted with a Braach of
Elm; (landing upright; holding a Pomegranate in one Hand, and Serpents
in the other Some Corn fcatter'd on the Ground, and fome in Sacks.
The Garland denotes the Union ; the mean Habit, the Condition of
the common People, that cannot equal thole that are higher, and therefore
ihe (lands up. The Pomegranate denotes a People afTcmbled into one
I'.ody, whole Union is regulated according to their ^alzty : the Serpent,
l/nion ; but creeps, not daring to afpire : the Grain, the public Frovifion,
caufing Union.
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Fig. 8 j. Difefa contra Nimici ; DEFENCE againjl
ENEMIES.
A Lady whole Hcad-drefs is fct with precious Stones ; in her Hand a
Squill, or Sea-onion ; a Ferret at her Feet, with Rue in its Mouth.
The precious Stones denote Charms againft one Evil or other. The
Squill, they fay, rubbd upon the Gate, lets fJo Evil come in. The
Ferret provides Rue for Its own Defence, againft the Bafilisks, dr<^-
Fig. 86. Detrattione : DET^ACriON,
A Woman fitting, and lolling out her Tongue; a black Cloth over her
FJead; her Garment torn, and rufty-colour'd, fpread here and there with
Tongues ; a Cord about her Neck, inftead of a Bracelet ; in her right
Hand holds a Dagger, as if flie would flab.
Her fitting denotes Mc'w/j, the main Caufe of Detraction ; her Mouth
open, the Proneneis of Dctrad:ion to back-hit e ; the rulfy-colour'd Garment,
chat as ruO: r^rro/"/ Iron, fo does Detradion, the GW-/?4Wf, 2inS Refutation.
The Rope, the ahjc^ Condition of Back-biters.
F 1 G 87. Digeftione : DIGESTION
AWomanof a (Irong Conftitution, laying one Hand upon an Oftrich,
crown'd with Penny-royal, and a Sprig of the Plant ChondrilU, in her
other Hand.
The Oftrich denotes ^^ood Digeflion, it digefting Iron, as the Herbs
denote, which wonderfully promote Digeftion
Fig 88. Difcfa contra Pericoli : DEFENCE againjl
D A f\ E %
A young Lady in Armour, holding a naked Sword in her right Hand,
and in her left, a Target, with a Hedge-hog in the middle.
Her Youth intimates her f/tncfs to defend hcrlelf ; the Armour and
Sword, both offenfive and dcfenfive Actions. The Hedge-hog denotes
Defence, which, upon any Danger, rolls itfclf into its prickly ^kin,
bidding Deiiance.
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Fig. 89. Dignin : V 1 G N I T 7.
A Woman richly adorn'd, but is like to fink under the Burthen of a
huge Stone, cnchac'd within a Border of Gold, and precious Stones.
Load exprellcs Dignity; bccaufe that, proceeding from the Care of
public Affairs, is a very heavy Burthen, ^ndhard to be fupportcd.
Fig. 90. Digiuno : P J S T 1 K G,
A Man, pale and meagre, in a white antique Habit; he is muzzled;
his Eyes lift up to Heaven ; his right Arm extended ; and in his Hand,
is the Fiili Bui-head, and on a Scroul is written, PAUCO FESCOR : a
Hare under his left Arm, treading upon a gaping Crocodile.
His Palenefs demonflrates the Effcei of it : The white Raiment
denotes his Sincerity, not only to abftain from Food, but alfo from Fice^
looking upward, that the Mind is not offufcated with M.'at. The Fi(h
lives upon its orrn Moifture, and esits little, as the Motto declares. The
Crocodile is veracious, and an Enemy to Fafting, therefore fhe treads it
under- foot. The Hare, Figilance.
Fir, 91. Diligenza: DILIGENCE.
A Woman of a lively Afped, with a Sprig of Thyme in one Hand,
and a Bee buzzing about it ; in the other, a Bundle of Almond and
Mulberry Leaves : a Cock at her Feet, fcraping.
The Bee reprcfents it by fucking a pleafant Juice out of a dry Herb :
The Almond, and Mulberry, the middle Way between Haftinefs and
Slow?jcfs, in Bufmcfs, the firft flourifhing very early, and the other very
late: The Cock denotes the fame, rifing betimes, and can difccrn a
Barly-corn from Dung, by his fcraping.
F I G. 92. Diletto ; DELIGHT:.
A Boy of fixteen, with a pleafant Afped, his green Suit adorn d with
various Colours ; a Garland of Rofcs ; a VioHn, and its Bow ; a Sword ;
a Book of Ariflctle, and one of Mufick. Two Pigeons a-kilfing
His Countenance denotes Delight. The Green fignifies the Vivacity
and Delight fulnefs of green Meadows to the Sight : the Violin, Delight in
■Hearing ; the Book, Delight in Fhilofophy ; the Doves, amorous Delight.
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FiQ. 9 J. Diffegno : DESIGNING.
A Stripling, oF a noble Alpc(fi, witha Garmcnc of rich Cloth, CompafTcS
- n one Hand, and a Miroir in the other.
The Afpeci thews that all things made by Art, arc more or Icfs handfom,
according to the more or lefs dcjigning : The Compaflcs, that Dcdgning
coiihUsin Alc.ifurifjg; the GlaCs, 2i good Im. agination requifite.
Fig. 94. Difcrccione : D I S C f^ E T I N.
An aged Woman, of a grave Countenance, inclining her Head to the
left, lifts up her Arm in token of Pity, witha Plummet in one Hand, and
a Camel by her.
The Plummet denotes it, by adapting it fclf to human Imperfedions,
and never deviates from it felf, always jufi and perfe^. The Camel,
Prudence, never carrying a Burthen above its Strength.
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efimi: T>ESTIS1NG
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F I G ^7' Divinita .• V 1 F I N 1 T 1
A I.aJy, all in white, with a Flame on the Crown of her Head, anJ a
blue Globe in each Hand, alfo flaming.
The White fignifies the pHr/iy of the Trinity, the objed: of the Study
of a Divine, cxpreft by three Flames. The Globes denote Eternity, by
their round Figure, inleparablc from the divine JEffence.
Fig 98. Dift intionc del bene, & del male: DISJIKCTlON
of Good and Evil,
A Lady, of 43erfedl AgQ, in a grave venerable Habit; a Sieve in her
right Hand, and a Rake in her left.
Her Age intimates her more capable of Didinguifhing ; the Sieve,
feparating Good from Bad, which is perfecft Wifdom : The Rake has
the fame Property, and that's the Reafbn why the Husbandman makes
ufc of it to fepdrate the Noxious from the Good Grain.
F I G. pp. Dominio : DOMINION.
A Man, in a noble and fumptuous Habit, his Head furrounded with
a Serpent ; a Scepter in his left Hand, with an Eye on the Top ; his
Arm extended, and pointing with his Fore-finger, as is ufual with thofe
who have Dominion.
The Serpent was a notable Sign of Dominion amongft the Romans ; as is
confirm'd by the Example o{ Severusy and young M.tximinian, both whofe
Heads, being furrounded by Serpents, without offending, or doing thera
any Harm, was a Token of future Grandeur. As for the Eye, it fignifies
the f^igiUnce , a great Prince ought to have , who has an abfolute
Command over a People.
Fig. 100. Dolorc: G ^ 1 E F.
A Man naked. Manacles upon his Hands, and Fetters on his Feet,
incompafs'd with a Serpent, gnawing his left Side ; he fcems to be very
melancholy.
The Fetters denote the Intellects, that difcourfes and produces irregular
Effeds, being ftraitned by P^^/'/fAT/Vv, and cannot attend to its accuftom'd
Operations The Serpent fignifies Misfortunes, and Evils, which occafion
Dellrudtion, and is the chief Caufe of Grief.
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Fig. 1 1. Dottrina : L E A ^K 1 K G.
A mature Lady, fitting with her Arms open, as if ilic would embrace
another. A Scepter in one Hand, on which is a Sun. A Book open on
her Lap ; and from the fcrcnc Sky falls abundance of Dew.
The Age Ihcws that Learning is not acquir'd but by lon^^ Sitt.^y ; the
open Book, and extended Arms, that Learning is very communicative \
the Scepter and Sun, the Dominion it has over the D^rkncfs o[ Ignorance ;
the Dew, that Learning makes tender Youth /n////«/.
Fig. 102. Dominio di fe ftelTo ; T> M 1 N 1 N over
ONE'S SELF.
A Man fitting upon a Lion, guiding the Bridle beholds in his Mouth,
vvithone Hand, and with the other pricks him.
The Lion, denotes the AJind, and its Strength, that Reafon(hou\d curb
the Spirit, if too brisk, zadfpur ^nd prick it, if toodroufy and dull ; fo
that Reafon is a Ray fent from Heaven, to govern us in all our Adions.
Fig. ioj. Educatione ; EDUCATION.
A Lady at full Age, in Cloth of Gold, a Ray fliining upon her ; fliews
her turgid Breatls, with a Rod in one Hand, feems to teach a Child to
read; on her left Side a Pale fix'd in the Ground, with a tender young
Plant tied thereto, which flie embraces with her right Arm
The Ray fignifies, that the Grace of God is neceffary, that God gives
the Increaie. The Breads denote the principal Part of Education to teach
candidly, and to communicate ; The Rod, Correction ; the tender Plant,
to endeavour to direB-y 2ind ktfirait, and to tQ^c\\ good Manners,
Fig. 104. Economia: OE C N M T.
This venerable Dame is crown'd with Olive, has a pair of CompaHes in
her left Hand, a fmall Wand in the right, and a Rudder of a Ship by her
Side.
The Stick denotes the Rule a Mafter has over his Houfe; the Rudder
the Care a Father ought to have over his Children.
The Olive Garland, the Pains he is to take in maintaining Peace in his
Family; The Rudder, Prudence^ and Moderation,
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Fig. 105. Equitiottio della Primavcri : S T ^ 1 K G.
A young Man, of an cxadl 'Stature, clotlVd on one Side in white, on
the other 111 black; a pretty broad Girdle C-zt with Stars; holds a Ram
under his Arm, and a Garland of fcveral Flowers in his left Hand ; cw^o
\A'ings on his Feet; one white, the other black.
Young denotes the Sprir{^, and Bf^Jnning of the Year ; juft Stature,
becaufe it is the Equator, equal Day and Night ; white and black, Day and
Night; the Girdle, the EquifiocJial-li^e; the Ram, the Suns Entrance into"
t/jat Sign; the Wings, the Srriftrjcfs of Time.
Fig. 106. Elettione: E L E C T I K.
An ancient venerable Dame, in a decent Flabit ; a Gold Chain with
a Heart at it; (eems to have noble and lofty Notions; on her right Side,
a flourilhing Oak-tree ; and on her left, a Serpent; points with the Fore-
finger at the Tree; and holds a Label with this Motto, F / R TUT E M
ELIGO.
Old, of a noble Afped, becaufe Experience of Things feen and
pradtis'd, is able to make a trn^ Choice, The Heart denotes Cour/fcl ;
the Tree f^irtue, as being rirm, deep and verdant ; they gave a Crown
of it to valiant Captains.
Fig. 107. Errore: E <!( ^ ^.
A Man in a Pilgrims Habit, groping out his Way blind-fold.
The Cloth blinding him fignifies mans Falling in.o Error, when his
Mind is darkned by jrorU/y Concerns ; the Staff, his being apt to ftumhle,
if he take not the Guides of the Spirit, and of right Reafon.
Fig. 108. Equinoutio deU'AutLmno : A U 7 U M ti*
A Man at perfed: Age, cloth'd like the Vernal, and likewife girt with
a Starry Girdle; holds in one Hand a pair of Scales equally poiz'd, with
a Globe in each ; in the other a Bunch of divers Fruits and Grapes.
Moll of thefe are declar'd in the yernal, they being the fame. The
Age denotes the PcrfMion of this Scafon, when Fruits are ripe. The
Balance, or L/^v./, is one of the twelve Signs. li.^^
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F 1 G 109. Effcrcicio : E X E <^ C 1 S E.
A Man in his juvenile Years, in a fliorc Garment of divers Colours;
his Arms naked ; a Clock on his Head ; a Gold Circle in one Hand, and
in chc other a Scroul, infcrib'd ENCTCLOFEDIA. He has wing'd Feet ;
at his right Side, feveral forts of Arms ; at his left, divers Inllruments of
Agriculture.
Young, denotes his being able tofudainthc Fatigues of Exercife; his
naked Arms, his being in a Rendimfs. Encyclopedia, fignifies the Circle of
all Sciences, which arc attain'd by Exenifc, as well as Skill in Arms.
The Clock denotes Excnife, by the divers Motions of the Wheels, that
diflinguiili the Time and Hour.
Fig. no. Efperienza: EX<PE%1EKCE.
An old Matron, holding in her right Hand a Geometrical Square ; a
fmallStaffinher left Hand, with ^iScvoMVm'icnh'A RERUM MAGISTRAi
a Flame-pot, and a Touch-ftone at her Feet.
Age denotes Experience acquir'd, the Staff, that Experience is Governefs
of all Things : The Square (licws that by it is found the Height, Depth and
Diflance of Things ; the Flame-pot, that by the Fire, many Experiments
are made. The Touchftone tries Metals.
Fig. 111. Eta in gcnerale ; AGE in General.
A Lady in a Garment of three Colours, holding up her Arms ; a Sun in
the right Hand, and a Moon in the left ; the right is higher than the
left : below, a Bafdisk erected.
The changeable Habit denotes the changing of the Minds and Purpofes
of feveral Ages. The Sun and Moon denote their regulating the three
principal Members, Head, Heart and Liver, where refide the vital,
animal and natural Virtues.
Fig. 111. Efilio : EXILE.
A Man in the Habit of a Pilgrim, with his Palmers StafTin his Hand,
and a Hawk on his Fid.
There are two Sorts of Exile ; one, when a Man is ^4«//7;V for fome
Mifdemeanor, which the Hawk denotes : The other is when a Man
voluntarily chufcs to live abroad, which the Pilgrims Staff Ihews.
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Fig. ii;. Febrc : F E A V E %
A young Woman, meagre and pale ; black Hair ; there ifTucs out of
hcT Month a hot Vapour ; a Lion at her Feet, very melancholy ; holds
one Hand on her Heart, and in the other, the Chain of a Slave, infcrib'd,
MEMBRA CUNCTA FATISCUMT.
Young, becaufe then one is mofl fubjed to Feavers. Her Mouth
open'd, fignifies the included Heat wants f^ent. The Lion denotes a
FcAvcr, becaufe he is always in one. The Chain fhews that it alHidis all
the Parts, by the Arteries diffused through the Members.
Fig. 114. Etica : E T H I C I^ S.
ALadyof fober, grave Afpecft, holding the Inftrument Archi^endnlunt
m one Hand, and with the other a Lion bridled.
The Lion dcmonftrates, that Moral Philofophy /«W/(*(fj and curhs the
Pafllons, teaches to obferve a Medium between Virtue and Vice. The
Indrument lliews the juft ^Equilibrium, not to tranfgrefs to either of the
Extremes.
Fig. n ^ Felicita Publica : ^uhlic FELICITY.
A Lady with a Garland of Flowers on her Head, fcated on a royal
Throne, holding a Mercury's Rod in the right Hand, and a Cornucopia
with Flowers and Fruit in the other.
The Cornucopia declares the Fruit gain'd by Pains, without which, no
Happinefs. Flowers are Signs ofChearfulnefs, the conftant Companion of
Felicity. Mercury s Rod (Ignifics Virtue, Peace and Wifdom, accompanying
Happinefs.
Fi G. 1 \6. Fecondita: F %U 1 7 F U L N E S S.
A young Woman crown*d with Juniper-Leaves, holding clofe to her
Bofom a Goldfinch's Neft, with young ones ; httle Rabbits playing by
feer, and new hatched Chickens.
The Juniper denotes Fecundity, becaufe, from a (mall Seed, it becomes
fo great, that Birds perch on it. The Birds, Rabbits, Hen and Chickens,
all denote Fruitfulnefs, which is the greatefi; BlelTing a married Lady can
have.
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Fig. 117. Furore; F U ^ Tt.
A Man fliewing Madncfs in his Looks, his Eyes tied with a Fillet, In a
Poflureas if he had a Mind to throw a Bundle of Arms bound up, in a
fliort Habit.
The Fillet denotes theUnderftanding lofi, whenMadnefs has Dominion,
for Madncfs is the Blindmfs of the Mind. The Arms fignifie that Fury
is ever armd for Revenge. The (hort Garment (hews that he refpeds
neither Decency not good Manners.
Fig. 118. Fraude : V %^ A U t>.
A Woman with two Faces, one )oung, the other old; Feet like Eagles
Talons ; a Tail like a Scorpion, two Hearts in her right Hand, and a
Mask in her Mi.
The two Faces denote Fraud and Deceit, ever pretending well : The
two Hearts, the two Appearances ; the Mask, that Fraud makes things
appear cthernife than they are ; the Scorpion, and Eagle, the hafe Defigns,
and D/fcord they foment, like Birds of Prey, to rob Men of their Goods
or Honour.
Fig. 119. Fama Chiara : Good FAME,
'Tis a curious Figure of a naked Mercury; a Cloth over his left Arm,
and his Rod in his Hand ; and with his right Hand holds Pegafus by the
Bridle, capering, as if he would fly away.
M.rcury dcnozQS Fame, for he was the Meffenger of y^/^/V^r, as alfo the
Efficacy of Speech, and a good Voice, that fpreads and is diffused.
Pegafus denotes, that Fame is carriedby Speech, that founds the Adions
of great Men,
Fig, 120. FedeM: FIDELITY.
A Woman cloth'd in white, with a Seal in one Hand, and a Key in
the other ; and a white Dog clofe by her.
The Key and Seal are Emblems of Fidelity, becaufe they lock up and
conceal Secrets : The Dog is the moil faithfd Animal in the World, and
beloved by Men.
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Fig. 121.^ Filofofia: fPHlLOSOTHY.
Her Eycsarefparklingand vivid, rofie Cheeks, a vigorous Conftitution,
though pretty old, and grave Habic.
Her venerable Afpcd denotes Fffpe^, due to her as Mother of the
Liberal Arts; her Books and Scepter, thatPcrfons of Quality ought not
to defpife this Queen ; the © upon her Bread, ftgnifies Theory, and the
latter n, on the Border of her Garment, Pra6lice.
Fig. 122: Ferocita : tlE^CEKESS.
A young Woman that feems befide herfelf, breathing out Threats;
lays her left Hand upon a Tiger's Head, as if (lie was a-going to ftrike, aii
Oaken Cudgel in her right Hand, in a threatning Manner.
Young, and therefore undaunted; her Hand upon the Tiger, denotes
FUrcenefs and Cruelty. The Oaken Club fignifies the Hard-heart ednefs of
lavage Men, duro rohore nata,
Fjg. 12J. Flagello diDio: Tht SCOU<K^GE •/ GOD.
A Man in a red Garment, holding a Scourge in one Hand, and a
Thunderbolt in the other ; the Air being troubled ; the Earth full of
Locufts.
His Garment denotes Wrath, and Vengeance ; The Locufts unherfal
Chaflifement, as in Egjp, The Thunderbolt fignifies the Fall of fomc
^who afcend to Honour, by indirect, unjuft Ways, for it is crooked.
FiG. 124. Fine: 7hc ENT>.
The Scope, whcreunto all operations are dircdcd, is an old decrepit
Man, with a grey Beard ; a Garland of Ivy ; fitting with a Sun, departing
from the Eaft, and feems to be in the Weft, by its Rays; holdsa Pyramid
with ten M's on it, and a Square with the Letter Hmega.
Decrepit, becaufe he has one Foot in the Grave ; the Ivy denotes his
Want ofSupport ; the nmega declares the End, as Alpha does the Beginning.
The ten M*s fignifie ren thufand.
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Fig, 125. Forza d'Amore : FO%CE of LOVE.
A naked Striplin^^ rcrcnibling C»/>/Vfmi ling, with Wings on his Shoulders,
holding a Dolphin in one Hand, and a Garland of Flowers in the other;
to Ihew the Power of Love both by Sea and Lund, through the Univcrle ;
for the Empire of Cupid is fometimcs intimated by his fitting in a Chariot,
drawn by a couple of Lions, with his Hand held up towards Heaven,
from whence fall Arrows and Flames, that give place to none, for Jupiter
is not exempt from them.
Fig. 116. Fortezza: S T ^E K G 7 H.
A Woman in Armour ; her Stature upright; big-bond; plump Breads;
barlli Hair ; fparkling Eyes ; a Spear in her Hand, with an Oak-branch ;
a :^hicld on her Arm, with a Lion and a wild Boar.
hWtX-iQ^Qf^QnoiQ Strength', the Oak-branch, and Armour, ^t^ Strength
of Body and Mind, The Spear denotes Superiority, procured by Strength ;
The Lion and Bear, The Strength of Mind and Body ; the one ading
with Moderation, the Boar runs headlong with Fury.
Fig. 117. Forza fottopofta all'doquenza : F ^C E of
E L (iU E N C E.
A Woman in a decent, grave Habit, holding Mercurfs Caduceus, or
Rod, in her Hand ; a Lion under her Feet.
This demonftrates that Force and Strength give place to the Eloquence
of thofe, whofe Tongues are well hung ; For we perceive the unruly
Mob, though threatning Diftrudion, are prefently appeas'd, and lay
down their Arms, fo foon as they hear a grave, eloquent Perfon, remonftratc
the Danger of the Riot, and their boifterous Huzzas are all on the fadden
hulht into Silence, and they tamely liibmit to his Didates.
Fig. ii8, Forza alia Giufticia fottopofta : FO%CE of
JUSTICE.
A Lady in Royal Apparel ; crown d ; about to fit down upon the Back
of a Lion, and feems to lay her Hand upon a Sword, which denotes
Jnftice, as the Lion does Strength ; fo that the Strength of the latter
iubmits to the former, /. e* Juftice.
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Fig, 129. Fugaciia : Soon FADING.
A Lady clad in green, her Garment all cmbroidcr'd with Pearl and
precious Jewels, with a Golden Crown; in one Hand a lighted Torch, with
this Motto, EGRED/EKS UJ FULGUR, and in the other a Nofegay
of Roics ; part of which fall to the Ground, fading and difcolour'd.
The Role, in the Morning, buds, is fragrant, and flourilhing ; and.
in the Evening, languishes and fades ; a true Emblem of the Frailty of
iubiunary Things.
Fig. 150. FortLina buona : Good F ^T U N E.
A Woman about to fit down, leaning her right Arm upon a Wheel,
inflead of the celeftial Globe, holding a Cornucopia, in her left Hand.
As the Wheel is (bmetimes up, and ibmetimesdown, fo Fortune changes.
The Ccrmcofia denotes her being Difpofer of Riches, and ihQgood Things of
this World; and the Wheel being continually in Motion, to Fortune is
fickle, and ever and anon changes, fometimes abafing one, and exalting
another.
Fig. 131. Furto: THEFT.
A pale Youth, clothed with a Wolf's Skin, his Arms and Legs bare ;
wing'd Feet ; at midnight ; in one Hand a Purfc, and a Knife in the other,
with a Picklock ; the Ears of a Hare, and Teems to be in Fear.
Youth ihcws Imprudence, that will not take Warning; the Palenefs,
and Hares Ears, continual Sufpicion and Fear, and therefore loves Darknefs ;
The Skin, becaufe the Wolf lives by Rapine. The Barenefs lliew him in
Difirefs ; and the wing'd Feet, his /Zy/;;^ from JuRice.
Fig. IJ2. Furor Poetico : T E7 1 C A L F U ^Y,
A brisk young Beau, of a ruddy Complexion; crown'd with Laurel;
bound about with Ivy ; in a writing Pofture, but turning his Head back-
ward toward Heaven.
The Wings declare the ^icknefs of his Phanfie, which foars aloft, and
carries an Encomium with it, which flill remains frejl) and green, as the
Laurel and Ivy intimate : Looking upwards, the Ideas ot fupernatural
Things, which he writes down.
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Fjg. I?}. Gelofia : JEALOUSY,
A Woman in a Grogram VcQmenc, all wrought with Ears and Eyes;
Wings on her Shoulders ; a Cock on her left Arm, and a Bundle of Thorns
in her right Hand.
The C^ock denotes Jcaloufie, Figilance, and Addrefs ; the Wings, the
^//V/(v;r/} of fanciful Thoughts; the Eyes and Ears, Care to hear and fee
the Icaft Adb, or Intimation of the Perfon beloved. The Thorns, the
continual Trouble and Uneafwefs.
F 1 G. 1 ;4, Gagliardezza : JOVlALKESS.
A Lady with acompos'd Countenance, but fomewhat wandering Eyes ;
drcfs'd in a light Habit, with a Crown of Amaranth: holding, in both
Hands, an Olive-branch, with its Fruit ; on the Top of which is an
Hony-comb, with Bees.
The Amaranth denotes Stdility, and Merrimfs, for it never withers;
the Olive and Hony comb, denote Mirth and Long Life, whereunto
Hony conduces
Fjg. i}5. Genio : Tk GENIUS.
A naked Child of a fmiling Countenance, with a Garland of Poppy
on his Head; tars of Corn in one Hand, and a Bunch of Grapes in the
other,
It is taken for the general Prefervers of Things, and the Inclindtion to
fomething, for the Pleafure it affords ; fome to Learning, fome to Mufic^
and others to War.
The Ancients took it for the Common Prefervation of worldly Things ;
and amongft them, not only human Beings had their Genius, but even
infenfjhle T h i ngs a 1 (6.
Fig 136. Generofira; G E K E (^ SIT Y.
A Virgin fo amiable, that (he attrads all Eyes; in a Mantle of Gold
Gauze ; leaning, with her left Hand, upon a Lions Head ; holding, in
her right, lifted up. Chains of Pearl, and precious Stones, as if (he meant
to make a Prefent of them.
Her Youth denotes her extraordinary Courage and GcncroCuy, which
never degenerates : The naked Arm, The Property of this Virtue to
divefi itflfof all Interefl, and to be kind, without Hope of receiving any
thing in txchange. The Lion declares Grandtur and Courage,
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Fig. \]7. Giorno naturalc : A KATU^A L Djy.
A wing'd Boy, with a Circle in his Hand, in a Chariot above the
Clouds, with a lighted Torch; the Chariot drawn by four Horles, one
white, one black, the other two bay ; fignifying the four Parts that make
up a natural Day, /. e. the Rifing and Setting, Noon and Midnight ; all the
Time the Sun fpends in going once round the whole Orb, which the
Circle ilievvs.
Fig 158. Geographia: GE0G%A<PH1
An old Dame, in an Earth-colour'd Garment ; a terreftrial Globe at her
Foot; the Compades in her right Hand, wherewith Ihe meafuresthe faid
Globe, and a geometrical Square in her left.
Old, denotes the ^;*^/^///V^ of this Art; the Compafles, t\\Q me af tiring
and difcribing of the Earth, which is truly Geography. The Square, the
taking the feveral Proportions, Length, Breadth, &c,
F I G. 1 jp. Giuditio ; JUDGMENT.
A naked Man, attempting to fit down upon the Rainbow ; holding
the Square, the Rule, Compafles, and Pendulum, in his Hand.
The Inftruments denote Difcourje, and Choice, Ingenuity fliould makeof
Methods to underftand, and judge of any thing ; for he judges not aright,
who would meafure every thing in one and the fame Manner. The
Rainbow, that much Experience teaches Judgment ; as the Rainbow refults
from the Appearance of diverfe Colours, brought near one another by
Virtue of the Sun-beams.
Fig. 140. Gioventu: Y U T H.
A conceited young Spark, in a parti-colour'd Garment; a Grey-hound
on one Side, andaHorfe, finely accoutred, on the other; (landing, as if
he would fling away his Money.
He is proud, 2ind conceited, and has thofe Animals by him, to denote the
particular Inclination of Youth; and thc'iT Prodigality, by fquandering his
Money. His Habit, the frequent ^/r^r/;;^ of his Mind.
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fiG 14!- Gloria de Piencipi : G LO^I^lt of T^INC ES.
A very beautiful Lady, with a golden Circle about her Forehead,
•interwoven with many precious Jewels. Her Golden Locks fignifie the
tn.xgnanimffHs thoughts that pollels the Minds of Princes. She holds a
Piramid, fignifying their Glorj, in caufing magnificent Fabricks to be
eroded, fignalifmg them to all Pofterity.
Fig. 141. Giuftitia divina : DIFINE JUSTICE.
A handlbm Woman, with a Golden Crown, on her Head; a Dove»
with Rays above; her Hair loofe about her ; a naked Sword in her
right Hand, in her left the Balance ; the Globe of the World at her Feet.
The Crown and Globe flicw her Pomr over the World ; the Balance
(hews Juflice, and the Sword, the Fumjhmcnt of Maiefadors; the Dove
reprefents the Hol^Ghcfi,
Fig. 1 43. Gratia di Dio : T1:e G ^ JC E of GO V.
A very pretty agreable Damfel, all naked, with a very becoming Head-
drefs; her Golden Locks plaited, and furroundcd with Splendor, holding
in both hands 2. Cornucopia ; flie pours from it many Things ufeful ; and
a Ray fiiining round, even to the Ground.
Her Nakedneft denotes her /;^;7»r^>?f^, that needs no external Ornaments.
The Benefits and good Things Ihe difperfes, fhcw that they all proceed
from Heaven.
F 1 G. 144. Hidrografia : B H J) ^0 G f^ J (p H Y.
An ancient Matron in Cloth of Silver, the Ground of which refembles
the Waves of the Sea; Stars above ; holding, in one Hand, a Chart of
Navigation , and the Compades ; and in the other a Ship ; and the
Mariners Compafs on the Ground before her.
Her Garment fignifies the IVater, and Motion thereof, which is the
Subject of Hydrography : The Compafs, the regulating and defcribingby
kip of it. The Chart fhews all the l^inds, and the fureft Waj to fail.
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FIg. 145. Hercfia: H E ^ E S I E.
An old lean Hag, of a terrible Afped ; Flames ifTuing out of her
Mouth ; her Hair hanging) difordcrly about her Breads, and mod of
her Body bare ; her Duggs flag ; in her left Hand a Book fliut up,
Serpents coming out of it, and, with her right, feems to fcatter them
abroad.
Oldncfs denotes the invsterate Mdicc ; ugly, becaufe dcpriv'd of the
Light of Faith. The Flame denotes her impious Ofimo}is. Her Breads
(hew that her Vigour is dried up ; that flie cannot nourijl good Works :
the fcattering Serpents, the differfing falfc Do^rines.
Fig. 146. Graffezza: CROSSNESS.
A groCs corpulent Woman, holding an Olive-branch in her right Hand,
bearing Fruit without Leaves ; in her left a Crab.
The Olive denotes Fat mfs: the Crab is much fubjecSt to Fatnsfs, when
the Moon increafes ; either from the particular Quality of the Moon, or
elfe becaufe when it is Full-moon, the Crab has, by the Light, a fairer
Opportunity to procure its Food.
Fig. 147. Gola: G L U T T N T.
A Woman in a RulTet Gown, wich a long Crane's Neck, and a pretty
big Belly ; a Hog lying by her.
The Belly denotes Gormandizing ; as making her Belly her God, The
rudy, or Ruffet-Gown, ftiews that as Rud eats Iron, fo does the Glutton
devour his Subflance, The Hog imports Gluttony,
Fig. 148 Gloria: G L (^ Y,
The upper part of her Body is almod naked ; Ihe bears a Sphere,
whereon are the twelve Signs, and a little Image, holding a Palm in one
Hand, and a Garland in the other.
Her Nakednefs intimates that ihe needs no Painting, her AcSlions always
being expos'd to View. The Sphere, that mundan Confiderations do not
To oblige her to heroic Actions, as the cclcflid do ; the Victory llie holds,
that thefc two arc infeparahle ; the one produces the other.
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FiG. 149. Horografia : HO^OG%AfHt
A young Virgin wing'd, in a Ihort Robe of sky-colour ; an Hour-glafs
on her Head ; in her right Hand holds InQrumcnts for DialHng, and, in
her left, a Sun-dial; a Sun over her Head, (hewing with its Rays, the
Shadow of the Gnomon dircdlcd to the Hour currant.
Youth denotes the Hours continually renewing their Courfe fuccefTively:
The curtail'd Coat and Wings, x.\\c Rapidity of the Hours.- the sky- colour,
the Serenencfs, not prevented by Clouds. The Hour-glafs fhews the time
of Night, as the other does of the Day.
F 1 G. 1 50. Hippocrefia : HYTOC(I(lSr.
A meagre pale Woman, in a Lindfy-woolfy Garment ; her Head
inclin'd to the left; her Veil covers moft of her Forehead; with Beads,
and a Mafs-book ; (lie puts forth her Arm in the Aflcmbly, to give a piece
of Mony to fome poor body ; with Legs and Feet of a Wolf.
Linfy-W^oolfy, the Linnen denotes Malice, and the Woollen Simplicity;
her Head inclin'd, with the Veil covering her, all Ihew Hypocrifie : the
offering Mony, Fain-glory; her Feet, that outwardly (lie is a L^w^, but
inwardly, a ravening fVolf.
Fig. 151. Hiftoria : HISTORY.
A Woman refembling an Angel, with great Wings, looking behind her ;
writing on an oval Table, on the Back of Saturn
The Wings denote her publifliing all Events, with great Expedition;
her looking back, that Ihe labours for Poflerity^ her white Robe, Truth
and Sincerity : Saturn by her Side, denotes Time and Spirit of the Adions.
Fig. 152. Humilta: HUMILITY.
A Virgin all in white; her Arms a-crofs upon her Bread ; her Head
inclin'd ; a Golden Crown at her Feet.
The white Robe fliews that Purity of the Mindhegets Suhmiffion : holding
down her Head, Confejfion of her Faults ; treading on a Crown, Ihcws
Humility difdains the Grandeur of the World,
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Fig. 155. Jmanza : COASTING.
A Woman making a great iihow ; covcr'd with Peacocks Feathers ;
with a Trumpet 111 her left Hand, and her right in the Air.
The Feathers denote FriJc, the Mother of Boafting ; the Trumpet,
Vcaflhi'T ones fclf ; it is blown by ones own Breath ; for vain Boafters take
Dehghc mfdlifliing their own Actions.
Fig. 154, RpmaEterna: (1^0 U E ETE^KAL.
A Figure Handing with a Helmet ; in her left Hand a Spear, with a
triangular Head ; in her right a Globe, upon which ftands a Bird with a
long Beak ; a little Shield at her Feet ; and a Serpent in a Circle, denotes
Etcrnit-j. The Bird is the Phccnix, out of whole Alhes fprings another.
Fig. 155. Incoftanza: INCOnSTANCr.
A Woman all in blue, fetting her Foot upon a great Crab, like the
Oifjccr in the Zodiac ; with the Moon in her Hand.
The Crab denotes Irrcfoktion, going fometimes forward, fometimes
backward, fo do fickle Men The Moon, ChAngedUnefs, never remaining
for one Hour the fame. The blue refembles the Colour of the Waves of
the Sea, which are extreme inconllant.
Fig. 156. Idololatria: I D L A T (1( I.
A blind Woman, upon her Knees, offering Incenfe to the Statue of a
brazen Bull
Blind, becaufe (liedocs not rightly perceive whom llie ought principally
to adore, and jrorfhip. It needs no farther Explanation, foe all thole Ads
of Adoration flic l^lwiiiy renders to Creatures, whereas (he ought to adore
the Creator only.
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Fig. 157. Umbria : U M ^ ^ 1 A
An old Woman, in an antique Orel?, with a Helmet ; fitting amongft
^many ,k)fty Mounraias, that ovcrlhadow part of her Body; holds a
Temple out of the Shadow, and leans her Arm upon a Rock, whence
fiow rapid Streams, over which is a Rainbow; two Twins, on one fide,
holding a Cornuccfii, and on the other a huge white Bull ; with feveral
Hills and fpacioui Plains, round about ; which (hews the Profpc^ of thac
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A^Lady in 'a rich Garment, with a Mantle over all, powder'd with
Ermin; the Grand Duke's Crown on her Head ; feveral Arms on the left
fide, and the River ^r;?^ ; that is an old Man with long Hair and Beard,
loUingupon an Urn, whence fprings Water; the River has a Garland of
Beech; a, Lion lying by; an ancient Altar on the right, with Fire on it;
in the middle, "Priefls Garments, according to the heathen Cuftom ; and
with the left, holds a Gillyflower, and a Book; which fignifies the
Bcjuty and Learning of Tufc.wp
F 3 G. I 59. Imitatione : I M 1 T J T I N.
A Woman holding Pencils in her right Hand ; a Mask in her left, and
an Ape at her Feet.
The Pencils are ihe Inftruments of the Art that imitates Colours, and
the Figure producd by Nature, or by Art itfelf The Mask and Ape
demondrate the Imitat/ofJO^ human Adions -, the Ape imitates Men, and
the other the Deportmem oi Men u^^on the Stage.
F 1 G. 140. Hofpitalici : HOSTlTjLITY.
A lovely Woman, her Forehead furrounded with a Crown fct with
Jewels : with her Arms open, to relieve fomc body, a Cornucopia full of
all NeceHaries ; clad in white, and overall a red Mantle, under which Ihe
holds an Infant naked, fecming to participate fome of the Fruit with her,
and a Pilgrim lying on theGround.
Handfom, becaiife Works of Charity are acccptahle to G0J. The
Golden Circle denotes her thinking of nothing but Chanty. In white,
fhvWS thac Hofpitalicy ought to be pure.
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Fig. i6i. Ingegno : I N G E N U I T t
A young Spark of a vehement, daring Afpc(fl", with aHclmcr, whofe
Creft is an Eagle; Wings of divers Colours on his Shoulders; with a
Bow and Arrow, as if he would let fly.
Vouch Ihevvs thac the Intellcd ȣvcr grows old : His Afped, Strength
and f^igour : The Eagle, Gcnerojity and Loftincfs : The Bow and Arrow,
Jnquijitivcihjs and Acutcncfs.
Fig. \6i. Indocilita : 1 N D C 1 L 1 T I.
A Woman of a ruddy Countenance; lying all along ; holding an Afs
by the Bridle, the Bit in his Mouth, in one Hand, and leans her Elbow
of the right Arm on a Hog upon the Ground ; with a black Hood on her
Head.
On the Ground flgnifiesher/W^^/7/Vv, not being able to rife higher, but
flands dill with her Ignorance, intimated by the Afs. The Hog denotes
Jnjcn/ihility, and Stupidity, never being good till dead. The Hood, that
Black never takes any other Colour.
Fig. i6j. Inidligcnza : INTELLIGENCE.
A Woman in a Gold Crape Gown, crown'd with a Garland, holding a
Sphere in one Hand, and a Serpent in the other.
The Gown fliews that he Ihould he always fplend/d, and precious like
Gold, averfe from abjed Notions. The Sphere and Serpent, her creeping
along into the Principles of ;?^t/«rj/ Things, that are more imperfedl than
tjje iupernatural, and more fuitable to the Sphere of our Adivity.
F 1 G. 1 64. Ingiuftitia : INJUSTICE.
A Man in a white Garment full of Spots ; a Sword in one Hand, and a
Goblet in the other; the Tables of the Law all broken to pieces, on the
Ground ; blind of the right Eye, and tramples on the Balance.
His Garment denotes Injullice to be the Corruption and St.iin of the
Mind. The Laws broken, the Non-ohfervance of them, being defpis'd
by Mahfa^ors ; and the due weighing of Mdiitcvz nsglcffcd, intimated by
the Balance. The blind Eye fhews that he fees only with the left ; that is,
his own Intcrefl,
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Fig. 165. Intrepidird: U NV AU NT B D K E S S.
A vigorous Vouch in white and red, fliewing his naked Arms ; feeming
CO fiay for, and fuftainthc Shock of a Bull.
His Arms Ihew his Confi^ience in his own Valour, to fight the Bull, which,
being provok'd, becomes fierce, and requires a defperate Force to refill
him: for Undauntcdncfs is the Excefs of Bravery and Stoutncfs ; and we
call a Man undMtntcJ, when, for Tome Ends proposed to him(elf, he fears
not what others ufually fear.
Fig. \66. Inganno: DECEIT,
A Man cloathd with the Skin ofa Goat ; from the Middle, downwards,
are two Serpents Tails; in one Hand, Fiihhooks, in the other a Net, full
of Fiili ; a Panther by him, with his Head between his Legs ; llicws that
Filh are catch'd by deceiving them; and the Panther by hiding his Head,
and fliewing his fine Skin, inticcs other BeafliS ; the two Serpents Tails
lliew Deceit,
F 1 G. 1 67, Invcftigatlonc : 7 % A C 1 K G.
A Woman, her Head wing'd, her Garment fpread all over with AntS;
holding up her right Arms, and Fore-finger, with which flie points at a
Crane, and with the other Fore-finger, a Hound, in full Scent after his
Game
The Wing denotes Elevation of the Intel led ; the Pifmires always
fearching out what is mod convenient for their Livelyhood : The Crane,
an inqtiijitivc Man, that would invcfligate fublime Things at a Didancc.
Fig, 168. Invcntione: IKVEKTION.
This Millrefs of Arts appeals in a white Robe, whereon is written,
NON ALIUNDE; two little Wings on her Head ; in one Hand, the
Image of Nature, a Cuff on the other, with thc^ Motto, AD OPERAM,
Youth denotes many Spirits in the Bt\iin, where Invention is form'd ;
the white Robe, the Purcnejs of it, not making Ufe of other Mens Labor,
as the Motto fhews. The Wings, Ehvition of intellcd ; naked Arms,
her being ever in AcJion, the Life of invention. The Image of Nature
ihcws her Inyention.
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Fig. 169. Irrefolutione : IRRESOLUTION.
An old Woman rircinj, a black Clotli wrapt about her Head; in each
Hand a Crow, Iccmlng to croak.
Sitting, bccaufb knowing the Difficulty of Things, (lie docs not d.liberate
which is hz\\. Old Age, becaufe /^«^ Experience makes Men unreiblv'd.
The Crow feeming to croak out CRAS, CRAS, Mens putting off, from
Day to Day, when they ihould difpatch. The black Cloth, Obfcurity m
her Intellect, making her to be in a Quandary.
Fig. 170. Ira: A K G B %
A young Man, round flioulder'd, his Face bloated, fparkling Eyes,
a round Brow, a fliarp Nofe, wide Nodrils ; he is arm'd, his Creft is a
Boar's Head ; from which ifTues Fire and Smoak ; a drawn Sword, in one
Hand, and a lighted ToFch in the other, all in red.
Young, fubjedl to Anger. The Bear is an Animal much inclined to
Wrath ; The Sword (liews that Anger prefently lays hold on it. The puft
Cheeks, that Anger often dters the Face, by the Boiling of the Blood ;
and inflames the Eyes.
Fig. 17 !. Italia: I T A Lt
A very comly Lady, in a fumptuous Raiment, with a Mantle over it;
fitting upon a Globe ; crown'd with Towers ; a Scepter in one Hand ;
and in the other, a Cormcopia ; with a bright Star over her Head ; all
which denote her the Miftrefs of the World, for Arms and Arts, Beauty
and P lent J of all good Things.
Fjg. 172. Iftitutione : IN S 7 ITU T I K
A Woman holding, in her right Hand, a little Basket with Swallows in
it, which, they fay, is the Hieroglyphic of Inftitution, among the
Egyptians, from the Benefit given to Mortals by Ofyris and Ceres, from
whom they receiv'd the Laws of Living well, and the Precepts of Tilhng
the Ground. Ofyris was taken for Jupiter ; and Ceres the Goddefs ofCorn.
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Rome fitting upon three Targets ; with her right Hand flic holds a SpCar;
behind Rem: llanJs wiiig'd y'tclon, her Foot 011 a Globe, putting a
Laurel- Crovvn on her Head. To difcourfc o{ victorious Rom: is fuperfluous.
Fig 174 Icalia &: Roma : 17 A LY and (^0 M E.
\n the Medal of Mut'.tts Cordus, is to be feeii, on one and the fame
Rcverfe, //.//y and /?ow(? together : /^/y on the right fide, with Mercury s
Ciduceus behind, for the Eloquence, Dijcipline, and Liberal Arts, that
flourilh therein. And a Cornucopia, in the left Arm ; by reafon of the
■Umon and C£';7r^r^ wherewith flie rules it.
Fig 175. Liguria; L 1 G U ^ 1 J,
A meagre Woman, fitting upon a Stone ; in a Golden VeO: ; in the
Palm of her Hand, lifted up, is an Eye ; and holds out a Palm-branch
with her left Hand ; at her right fide a Rudder ; and a Shield at her left,
with two or three Darts.
Meagre, upon a Stone, declares this Province to be ^4rrf;?; her Golden
Veft, the Riches, wherewith the Inhabitants abound. The Palm, the
great Honour this Province receives every Year from this Plant, becaufe,
with its Branches, the Pope, every Lent, hU([es and diflributcs. The
Helm, their good Management of maritime Affairs.
Fig. 176. Rcma fanta : Holy (1^0 ME.
A Woman arm'd, with a Veft of Purple, embroider'd with Gold ; for
a Crefl, over the Helmet, a Charader ; a Spear in her right Hand, over
which is a Crown of Gems, within which, is the fame Charadler, and
the Sign of the Crofs below ; a Serpent under the Spear: In her left
a Scutcheon, with the Crofs- Keys, one of Gold, the other of Silver, in
a Field Gules ; a triple pontifical Crown over the Keys.
Purple was the Habit of the /Cings, Senators, and Emperors of Rome ; as
it is now of the Cardinals and Popes, The Serpent denotes Idolatry,
introduc'd by the old Serpent.
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Fig. 177. Marca : M A % C A.
A pretty Lady, of a manly Countenance, leaning, with one Hand, on
a Target, crofs-over which is a Launcc ; a Helmet on her Head, for a
•Creft, a Magpy ; with the other, hoUs (bmc Ears of Corn, about to
give them away, and a Dog by her.
Handlbm, bccaufc of the Variety of Rivers, Hills, Dales, and Plains,
making this Country very jfrcit). The Arms (hew the good Soldiers.
The Magpy is the Bird of M.irs, and it was formerly call'd Agcr Piccms,
noted for nurlike Men.
F 1 G. 178. Abmzzo : A ^ %U Z Z 0.
A Virago, all in green, (landing in a mountainous Place ; holds a Spear
in her right Hand, and with her left holds forth a Basket full of Saffron ;
with a fine Horfe by her Side.
Her (landing denotes the Nature of the 5^/7. She is clad in green, (lout,
and ludy, becaufe the Inhabitants arc fuch. The Saffron denotes the
Prodtt^, as does the Horfe.
Fig. 179. Mondo : T/;^ W0%L1>.
It is Tany with the Face of a Goat, fun-burnt. Horns on his Forehead,
indead of a Garment, a Panther's Skin ; holds a Stick in one Hand,
turning back like a Shepherd's Crook ; and in the other a Muhcal
Indrument of feven Pipes ; from the Middle, downward, in the Form of
a rugged He-goat.
The Word Pan fignilies the Univerfe ; and the Ancients decypher'd the
World by this Figure ; and by the Horns, the Sun and Moon,
Fig. 180. Romagna: 5(^ A/ A N 1 A.
A Lady, with a fine Garland of Lime-tree, with Leaves and Flowers,
and Madder : A Pine-branch, with its Apples, in her right; in her left,
fome Millet, and Stalks of young Beans.
All thofe Trees denote that Province abounding with them, where they,
are better than elfewhcre, and in greater Plenty.
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Fig. i8i. Campagna Felice : CAM^ANU FELIX,
Tis E,>cc/jus and Ceres, wrcftling, and equally match'd. Bacchus is
crown'd with a Vine-branch, and Grapes ; Ceres With Ears of Corn : on
Bdcc/juj s Side :in Elm, incompafs'd with a Viae; towards Qm, a Corn-
field
All this denotes abundance of Bread and IVwe; they not yielding to
one another, as to their Produdions.
Fig. 182. Latio: L A T 1 U M.
'Tis the Figure of old Saturn, with a long Beard, fitting in a Grotto,
with a Scith , where a Woman fits, upon Armour of all Sorts ; on her
Head many Flowers; in her left Hand, a Crown of Laurel, and in her
right, a Sword.
Latiuw is the mod famous Part of Italy, which Saturjj reprefents ;
becaufe it got that Name by hiding him, when he fled from his Son
Jupiter. The Scith denotes his teaching Agriculture. The Woman
reprefents Rome, as communicating all its Splendour to it. The Laurel,
Fic7ory.
Fig. 18}. Puglia: J f U L I J.
A Woman fun-burnt, with a thin Veil, and Tarantola's fpeckled ; in a
dancing Podure; an Olive-Garland in one Hand, in the other, Ears of
Corn ; with a Scork on one Side, a Serpent in its Beak, and on the other,
Mufical Inftrumcnts
Her Colour, and Garment, denote the Heat of the Country. The
Tarantolas fpeckled, are only found in this Province, it denotes the
yaricty of their Venom, for being bitten, fome dance, feme laugh, d'c.
The In'rumcnts denote the Cure of thofe Symptoms by Mufic. The
Stork, the Killing of Serpents, and therefore 'tis Death to kill a Stork.
Tha Ears of Corn, the Abundance of P^^^^;?/-, A/V^, &c.
F 1 G. 1 84. Calabria ; CALA^%1A,
A Woman of a brown, clear Complexion, allinred; a Garland bedew'd
with Manna, in one Hand, and in the other a Branch of Broom ; at her
Feet Sugar-canes.
HerbrownComplcxion, and red Habit, denote the Operation of the
//f4fofthe Sun, being her Friend. The Garland denotes the /^4/V//>^ of
Manna upon the Elm. The Grapes, the Abundance of Wins ; the Canes>
the Abundance oi Sugar made here.
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Fig. 185. Europa : EU %0 f E.
A Lady in a very rich Habit, of fcveral Colours, fitting between two
crofs ConwcopiM ; the one full of all Sorts of Grain ; and the other of
black and white Grapes; holding a Temple in her right Hand, and witli
thcFore-fingcrof the left Hand, points at Scepters and Crowns; a Horfc
amongft Trophies and Arms ; a Book, alfo, with an Owl on it ; many
Mufical InHruments by her, and a Palat for a Limner, with Pencils.
All which flicws it to be the principal Part of the World, for Religion,
Arti and Arms.
Fig, \U. Giuditio giufto : J U ST JU D G M E NT
A Man in a long, grave Robe, with a human Heart for a Jewel, engraved
with the Image of Truth ; (lands with his Head inclined, and his Eyes
fixt on open Law-books, at his Feet; which denotes /;?/^^r//; in a Judge,
who never ought to take his Eyes off the Juftice of cIk Laws, and
Contemplation of naked Trnth
F I G. 1 87. Invernaca : W I K T E %
An eld Female, in a long Mantle, furr'd ; her Head cover'd ; of a
doleful Afpea : her left Hand wrap'd in her Garment, holding it up to
her Face, with Tears in her Eyes ; a wild Boar, and a Flame-pot, by her
Side ; which (hews this cold Seafon.
Fig. 188. Giuftitia : JUSTICE.
A Virgin all in white ; blinded ; in her right Hand (he holds the Roman
Fafces, with an Ax in it; in her left, a Flame, and anOftrich by her fide.
The White (hews that (lie (hould be fpotlefs, void of Paffion, without
Refpe^ of Perfons, as (lie, being hoodwinked, declares. The Fafces denote
Whipping for Small Ofl^ences, and cutti^^g p/ the Head for Hainous ones.
The Oftrich, that Things (hould be ruminated u^on, how hard foever they
be, astheOftrich, in time, digeds hard Iron.
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Fig 189. Sicilia: S 1 C I L 1.
A \cry bandfom Lady, fitting in a triangular Place, (urroundcd witk
Water ; her Head is adorn'd with rich Gems ; in her right Hand is
Mercury s Rod, in her left, a Bunch of Flowers, mixt with Poppy and
Ears of Corn; and behind is Mount yEtna, vomiting Fire and Smoak.
Her Hand fomnefs, drc denotes the fitM///^ and /\/V/;tj of the Ifle: The
Gems, that the Sicilians are ingenious, and famous for Invention,
M(rcut)S Rod, their Eloquence ; and that they were Inventors o^ Oratory,
and p^flcral loetry. The Corn, that llic is the Granary of Italy. ^SLina is
Fig. 190. Sardegna : S J (^ T> I N 1 A.
A lufly, proper Woman ; with a tawny Countenance, (landing upon a
Stone, rclembiing the Sole of a Foot, incompafs*d with Water ; with an
Olive-Garland; clad in green; an Antelope by her Side; and a handful
ol Corn, and a Bunch of Smallage in her Hand.
Tan d denotes the Heat of that Ifle ; the Garland fhews that they live
in Pe^ce, there being no ofTenfive Weapon made there. The Corn, the
Plenty of it. The Herb Sardonia, becaufe whofo eats it, dies laughing.
The Antelope, becaufe it is no where but in this Ifle, and in Corfica, The
Foot fliews the Shape of the Ifland.
fiG. 191. Ifphatione: INS^PI^^ATION.
A glittering Ray, in a ftar-light Night, darts on the Bread of a young
Man in yellow ; with his Hair knotted, and mixt with Serpents ; looking
up to Heaven : a naked Sword, the Point on the Ground, in one Hand,
and a Sun-Hower in the other.
The Starry Sky fignifies the Grace o{God infpiring the Mind. The Hair,
^c. that a Sinner can have only Irutifh and horrid Thoughts, Looking
upward denotes, that without Grace and Infpiration, the Mind cannot
be d.vated above Earthly Things. The HeHotroj)c, that as it always
turns toward the Sun, fo a Sinner once infpir'd, turns, with all Affedion,
towards God.
Fig. 192, Idea: IDEA
A beautiful Lady, rapt into the Air ; covering her Nakednefs only
with a fine white Veil ; a Flame on her Head ; her Forehead furrounded
with a Circle of Gold fet with jewels; flic has the Image of Nature in
her Arms, to which {he gives fuck; and points at a very fine Country,
lying undernearh.
In the Air, hecau^c immaterial, and confequently inm;utalle; naked,
exempt from ccrpcreal l^2{\]cn : the white Veil, the Purity of Ideas,
diflcring from corporeal Things : The Golden Circle denotes the
Perfcffion of Ideas, being the Model of all "i hings. The Country
pointed at, the inferiour, f.n/ille World,
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Fig. 195. Lf ga ; A LEAGUE,
Two Women with Helmets, embracing one another; Spears in their
Hands, on which are a Heron and a Crow.
Arm'd, and Embracing, to denote their Couord to help one another,
with their Arms. The Birds, Enemies to the Fox at their Feet, which
they unanimoufly affmlt together, as being Encm^ to them both.
F 1 G. 1 94. Lealta : LOYALTY,
A Woman in a thin Garment; in one Hand holding a lighted Lantern,
on which (he gazes ; and in the other a Mask, with many Patches ; (lands
as if fhe would fling it againft a Wall.
The thin Raiment (hews that the Words of a Loyal Perfbn (hould be
accompanied with Sir?cerity. The Lantern, that a Man fliould be of the
fame Quality, vrithin and without, as the Lantern fends out the fame Light
as is within. . The Mask, her def^ng all feigningy double Meaning, and
EquivccatioTK
F I G. 195. Libero arbitrio : F^EE-WILL.
One of juvenile Age, in a royal Habit of divers Colours ; a Crown on
his Head, and a Scepter in his Hand, on the top of which is the Greek
Letter T.
He is young, becaufc Difcretion is requifitc, to attain to his End by due
Means. The Habit, Crown and Scepter, (xgrn^QhisahfolutePovrer. The
divers Colours (hew his not hting deter mind, and that he can adl by divers
Means. The Letter T declares the two Ways in Man's Life, Firtue and
yice, as it is divided at the Top.
Fig. 196. Liberaliii : Ll^E^ALlYY.
A Woman with a fquare Forehead, in a white Veil ; an Eagle over her
Head ; holds a Comuccpiay turn'd upfide down, in one Hand, whence are
(catter'd Jewels, and other precious Things ; and in the other Hand,
Fruit and Flowers.
The Eyes and Front refemble the Lion, the moft liberal of all irrational
Creatures. The Eagle denotes the Habit of Liberality, for (lie always
leaves fome of her Prey to other Birds. The two Cornucopia (hew that a
generous Spirit (liould do Good, not out of Fain-glorf, The white, that
file hasno//;//^rDerign, nor Prorpe(^ of /^/frc/.
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FJG. 197. Lode: (P % A 1 S n.
A fair Lady allin white, wearing a Jewel of Jafpcr at kr Bread ; a
Garland of Rofcs ; holds a Trumpet in her right Hand, out of which
ilTucs great Splcndovir ; her left Arm extended ; and feems to point at
ibmc particular Perfon.
Handlbm, becaufe our Ears arc delighted with nothing more than Praife.
The Jafper and Rofes denote Prj//c, for thole who wear them get all Men's
Favour and Applaufe. The Trumpet, Reputation of tho(e who defervc
Praiic. She points at (om^ho^ly fraifvrorthj.
Fig. 198. Libidine : LUST. : '
A pretty handfom Lady, wMth coarfe black Hair, plaited about her
Temples ; fparkling wanton Eyes ; her Nofe turning upward ; leaning
upon her Elbow; a Scorpion in her Hand ; a He-goat by her fide, and a
Vine with Grapes.
The Scorpion is an Emblem of Lufi, as is the Goat : Her Pofturc
denotes Idlenefs, which foments Ltifl, The Vine is a Token of Lufl, for
fine Cercre & B\tccho friget. f^ems.
F I G. 199. Luffuria : L W X M (^ I
A young Damfel, with her Hair finely curl'd ; in a manner naked ; fits
on a Crocodile, and makes much of a Partridge.
Naked, becaufe Luxury [quanders array the Goods of Fortune, and deflrojs
thofe of the Soul. The Crocodile, for her Fecundity, denotes Luxur) ;
and her Teeth, tied to the right Arm, excite Luji, as 'tis faid.
Fig. 100. Loquacita: L Q^U A C I 1 Y,
A young Woman gaping, in a Habit of changeable Taffccy, with
Crickets and Tongues ; a Swallow on the Crown of her Head, going to
chirp, and a Magpy.
The Magpy denotes Prating that oflends the Ears ; the Tongues, alfo,
too much Talkativenefs; the Swallow, on her Head, tlut Prating didnrhs
the Head of the auiet (ludious Perfon. The Duck, at her Feet, denotes
mud TalkAtiveneJs.
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F J G. 201. MeJitatione : MEDlTATlOK.
A Woman of mature Age, and a grave, modeft Afped; fictingupona
Heap of Books, in a thoughtful Pofture, and a Book clos'd upon her Icfc
Knee, her Hand (upporting her Head, meditating fomc PafTage ofir.
Gravity fuitswith her Age : Her holding up her Head with her Hand,
denotes the Grjx/;>; of her Thoughts, that are to be put in Execution not
all at a venture. The Book lliuc, her refic&ing upon the Knowledge of
Things, to form a true Opinion. The Books contain natural Principles,
by which, Men proceed to their Enquiry after Truth.
F 1 G. 2 01. Mathematica : MATHEMATICS,
A Woman of middle Age, cover'd with a white tranfparent Veil ; Wings
on her Head ; a celeftial Globe in her left Hand, and in her right a pair of
Compafles, wherewith llie traces feveral Figures ; and feems to fpeak,
inftruding a Child.
Ancient, becauie Time is requifite to the Attaining of this Science ; the
Habit denotes the Clearncj's ^nd Evidence of her Proofs; the Wings, her
Elevation to high Contemplation : The Globe and Compafles are her
Inftruments in Operation.
F 1 G. 2o;. Victoria : VICTORY.
A young Lady cloth'd in Gold ; Wings on her Shoulders, holding in
her right Hand, a Garland of Laurel, and Olive; in her left, a Palm-branch,
luting upon a Multitude of Trophies of Arms, and Spoils of Enemies of
all Sorts.
The Laurel, Olive, and Palm, were Signs of Honour and Victory,
amongft the Ancients, as their Medals fliew.
F I G. 204. Mcdicina : J" H 1 S 1 C K:
A Woman of full Age, with a Laurel-Garland ; a Cock in one Hand,
and a knotty Staff, round which a Serpent is twilled.
Her Age ihews that then a Man is either a Fool or a Phy/tcian. The
Laurel denotes its great Ufe in Phyfick. The Cock, Figilance, for a
Phyfician that adminifters ought to be up at all Hours. The Serpent,
bccaufe by calling her Skin, {\[iQ h renew d-, fo do Men, being cur'd, renew
their Strength.
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Is rcprcfcntcd by a Man in rich Apparel, (landing upon the Point of a
Rock, crown'd w ith Laurel ; one Arm is naked, the other arm'd, holding
a Book and a Scepter.
Standing on a Rock lliews the Dificultf to deferve any thing; his rich
Apparel, the Habit of Firtue, by which he performs Adtions deferving
Commendation. The Book and Scepter, the bare Arm and arm*d one,
flgnifie t\ro Sorts of Merit, obtain'd by Arts or Arms, by which Men
command others.
Fig. io6. Mcmoria grata : Grateful REMEMBRANCE.
A young Woman of a graceful Countenance, crown'd with a Branch of
Juniper, with Berries on it ; holds a great Nail, and (lands between a
Lion and an Eagle.
The Juniper never irithers, neither does the Memory of Benefits received.
The Juniper isfaid to help the Memory. The Nail, the tenacious Memory.
The Lion and Eagle, the Remembrance o^ Kindnefs receivd; the one is
King of Beafts, the other of Birds ; they are both Enemies to Ingratitude,
Fig. 207. Modcftia: MODESTY,
A young Girl with a Scepter in her right Hand, having an Eye on the
Top; all in white; with a Golden Girdle: hangs down her Head, no
Ornament on it.
Her plain Head-dre(s (hews her content with little, ob(erving a due
Decorum : The Girdle the fubduing her unruly PalTions ; her down- Look,
and ledacc Pofture, her Mode/iy, without lofty Looks. The Scepter and
Eye, that ihe has an Eye on Danger, and over her Paffions, to make them
lubmit to Reafon.
Fig. 108. Mezo : A M E T> I U M
A Man upon the tcrredrial Globe, in a Golden Mantle; holding, in
his right Hand, a Circle, divided into two equal Parts; and points at his
Navel with a Finger of his left.
Mans EOatc, becaufe it is the Middle of our Life, and that Age is the
Vigour of Body and Mind. He (lands upon the Middle of the Globe.
The Golden Mantle denotes the F\iluc of Virtue, which confifls in Medio,
cjr dimidittm fins toto. The Circle is the Equinoctial^ making Days and
Nights cqnal The Sun is in the Middle of the Planets.
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FlG. 209. Africa : AFRICA.
A Blackmoor Woman, almoft naked ; frizl'd Hair ; an Elephant's
Head for her Creft ; a Necklace of Coral ; and Pendents of the fame, at
her Ears ; a Scorpion in her right Hand, and a Cormcopia, with Ears of
Corn, in her left ; a fierce Lion by her, on one Side, and a Viper and
Serrent on the other.
Naked, becaufc it does not abound with Riches. The Elephant is
only in Jfrica. The Animals fliew that it abounds with them.
Fig. 210. Ada : ASIA
A Woman wearing a Garland of various Flowers and Fruits ; in a rich
Garment embroider'd ; in her right Hand holds Branches with Fruit of
Cajjia, Pepper and Cloves ; a Cenfer in her left, fmoaking ; a Camel on
its Knec5.
The Garland fignifies that Afia produces delightful Things neceffary for
human Life ; her Garment, the great Plenty of thofe rich Materials ;
the Bundle of Spices, that (he diftributes them to other^Parts of the World.
The Cenfor fhews the odoriferous Gums, and Specs it produces. The
Camel is proper to Afu,
Fig. 211. Morte: DEATH.
This Figure is a Skeleton, cover'd with a rich Mantle, embroider*d
with Gold ; its Face cover'd with a fine Mask,
The Skeleton, &c. declares that vvhilft fhe drips Grandees of all that
they have, fhe cures the Afflided of all their Trouble. The fine Mask,
that (he is gentle to fome, terrible to others; indifferent to the couragious,
and odioiu to Cowards.
Fig. 212. America : AMERICA.
A Woman almoft naked ; a tann d Afped ; has a Veil folded over her
Shoulder ; round her Body, an artificial Ornament of Feathers of divers
Colours ,• in one Hand a Bow, and a Quiver by her Side ; under one Foot
a human Head pierc'd with an Arrow, and a Lizard on the Ground.
Naked, becaufe the Inhabitants are all fo. The Arms are what both
Men and Women ufe there. The Head (hews that they are Cannibals.
The Lizard, they arefo big here, that they devour Men.
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Fig. 213. Origine d'Amore : The O^IGIKAL of LOVE.
A young licaucy with a round Miroir, expos'd to the Sun, whofe
Reflexion lets Fire on the Flambeau in the other Hand; underneath is a
Label infcnb'd SIC IN CORDE FACIT AMOR INCENDIUM.
The Sight of her confirms our Belief of her Beauty, reprefented by the
Sun and Glafs, juft as the Rays of a Miroir, expos'd to the Sun, light
a Torch; fo Mens Eyes, meeting with thofe of a beautiful Woman, a
flame is foon kindled in the Heart.
Fig. 214. Monarchia mondana : Worldly MO NA^CHY.
A young Lady, of a haughty Look, in Armour; a Diamond at her
Bread, and has her Head encompafled with fplendid Rays ; Golden
Socks on her Legs, fet with precious Stones : She has three Scepters iti
her Hand; where is a Scroul, OMMIBI/S UNVS. On her right Side a
Lion, and a Serpent on her left. Prifonerscrownd, chain'd and proflrate;
with Trophies.
Her Youth denotes Amhition ; the haughty Look> admiring our own
Excellenq. Arm d, for Fear, and to fare others. The Diamond, not
yielding to any Force, fo one who domineers, refifls every thing. The
Sun, fliews that (he would be all done, who prefumes to be above others ;
and that none fliould come near to look on her. The Finger and the
Motto, are Signs of Freeminenee and Commmd.
Fig. 215. Pace : f E A C E.
A young Woman, wing'd, and crown'd with Olive and Ears of Corn;
a Lion and Lamb together, and (etting Fire to Trophies of Arms.
The Olive was always an Emblem oi Peace ; the Ears of Corn lliew that
Peace produces Plenty. The Lion and Lamb fignifie that Peace unites
heftial Ferity with Gentlenefs, changes the Cruelty of People at Enmity,
into mutual Amity, Setting Fire to the Arms denotes Peace.
Fig. 216. Qbfcquio : C U ^7 E S 1 E.
A Man of a viril Age, with a Cap in Hand, and bowing in an humble
manner, and making a Leg ; holding, in one Hand, a Lion and a Tiger
tied.
He is uncover'd to Ihevv the Suhmifion, whereby he drives to get Friends,
lor O^fequiurrt amicos parit. The wild Beads tied fignify that Courtefy
has the Power q{ taming frond , haughty , choleric k Men,
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Fig. 217. Malinconia : TENSirBNESS.
An old Woman full of Grief, in piciful Cloths, without Ornament;
fitting upon a Stone ; her Elbows upon her Knees, and both Hands
under her Chin ; a Tree by her, without Leaves.
Old, bccaufe Youth is^jcvijl; flie is poorly clad, which fuits with the
Tree, without Leaves. The Stone ihews that (he is barren, in Words and
Deeds ; but though flie feems lifilcfs in the Winter, in politick Adions,
yet in the Spring, when there is need of wife Men, then penfive Men
are found, by Experience, tohcjuduicfts.
Fig. 218. Piacere: TLEASU^E.
A Youth crown'd with a Myrtle Garland, half cloth'd, wing'd ; a
Harp in his Hand, and Buskins on his Legs.
The Myrtle denotes the fame, being dedicated to f^ems, wherewith
Paris was crown'd, when he pad Judgment in Favour of her. His Wings,
that nothing -y^^/'/^ifj fooner than Pleafure^ the Harp, the Tickling of his
Senfes with Mi/ic; his Buskins [n'conftancy, and \\\s Undervaluing Gold 10
latiate his Appetite.
Fig. 219. Mitrimonio : MJT^IMONY.
A young Man richly cloth'd, with a Yoak on his Neck ; a Quince in
one Hand ; Stocks on his Legs ; and a Viper underneath.
The Yoak and Stocks demonllrate Matrimony, the Lofs of Liberty by
fubmitting ro the capricious Humours of a Woman .- the Quince,
Fruitfuhcfs, and r^intual Lov:. The Viper denotes the Woman's treading
underfoot all Thoughts ttmrorthy of Praife ; and contrary to her Promife.
Fig. 220. Malice : MALICE,
An old Hag, very ugly, in a yellow Garment, all interwoven with
Spiders, and inllead of Hair, her Head is (urrounded with a thick Cloud
oi Smoak; a Knite in one Hand, and a Puric in the other; a Peacock
en one fide, and a raging Bear on the other.
Yellow denotes Treafon and Craft The Spiders fliew that Malice is like
them, vv hich weave deceitful Nets for Flies The Smoak, that Malignity
0' jcures i\-\(^ S\g\\i of the Mind The Peacock, Fridc, which never goes
alone, one Vice drawing another, which is denoted by the ^J^'p^ Bear.
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Fig. lit. Nobilrd: N (B 1 L I T 1
A Lady in a grave Habit, with a Spear in one Hand, and the Pidure
of MincrvA in the other.
The Gravity Ihcws the Modes and grave Carriage, requirM in noble
Perfons The Spear and Minerva ilicw that all Nobility is acquir'd by
Arts or Arms ; Minerva being the Protedricc of both alike. True
Nobility arifes from virtuous A(5tions.
Fig. 222: Natura: n A 7 U % E.
A naked Lady, with Cwelling Breads full of Milk, witha Vultur on
her Hand.
She is naked, to denote the Principle of Nature, that is a^ive or Form,
and pafflve or Matter, The turgid Breads denote the Form, becaufe
it maintains created Things; the Vultur, a ravenous Fowl, the Matter;
which being alter'd and moved by the Form, deitroys all corruptible
Bodies.
Fig. 22}. Neg\igenza : NEGLIGENCE.
A Woman with a ragged patch'd Garment, with her Hair about her
Ears, uncomb'd; lying all along, with an Hour-glafs turn'd on one Side.
Her Hair denotes Negligence ; and that Negligence is not Mafter of its
Adtions, and is unpleafwt.~ Her Pofture, Dejire of Refi, which occafions
this Vice. The Glals, Time lofi, becaufe 'tis turn d on one fide.
F 1 G. 224. Neceflira : NECESSITY.
This Figure is a young Woman, holding in her right Hand a Hammer,
and in her lefc a Handful of Nails : when a Thing is reduc'd to that
pafs, that it cannot be ocherwifc, it has no Law ; and where it happens a
Knot is tied, which it is impoflible to unloofe; it is faid to have a Ham-
mer in one Hand, and Nails in the other, and we fay, commonly, The
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Fig. 215. Offefa : OFFENCE.
A brutifli Woman, her Cloths ruft-colour, with Tongues, prcfcnting a
Gun to two Dogs, going to worry a Hedge-hog.
1 he Ruft Ihows Offence ; the Tongues, that (lie offends in TV&r^s and
Deeds. The Dogs and Hedge-hog , that thofe that do Hurt to others,
.arc hurt thcj7i{dves.
Fig. 216. Oblige : OBLIGATION.
A Man arm'd ; with two Heads, and four Hands ; to demonftrate that
a Man oblig d ads tiro Parts, v/z,. to take care ofhimfelf, and to fatisfy
another. The Hands and Heads fignific the Dividing of the Thoughts and
Operations.
Fjg. 217. Obedienza : OBEDIENCE.
A pious, modeft Virgin, fubmittihg to a Yoak, with the Infcription
SUAVE on it.
The Yoak and Crofs import the Dificultics that accompany this Virtue,
as ^ UA VE does the Fle^'^res refulting from the Pradice, when it is
Spontaneous.
Flo. 228. Oratione : fP % A Y E %
An old Woman, cloth'd with a white Mantle ; looking up to Heaven,
kneeling ; in one Hand, a fuming Cenler, a Heart in the other ; and a
Cock on the Ground.
Kneeling denotes her htmg confcious of her Failings', her Mantle, that
Prayer ought to be infccret. The Heart Ihevvs that if it prays not. Lip-
labour is in vaia. The Incenfe-pot is a Symbol of Prayer, The Cock
denotes Vigilance.
Fig. 229. Operatione parfetta : ^ E%F E C7 W %K^
Holding a Miroir, and a Square and Compafs in her Hands.
The Glafs, wherein we fee no real Images, is a Refemblance of our
lnte\ie6l ; wherein we phancy many Ideas of Things that are not feen ;
but may be pradis'd by Art, by the Help of material Injlruments, which
che Square denotes.
Fig. 250. Operatione manifcfta: WO%l\S imit MANIFEST.
A U'oman fliewing both her Hands open, in each of which is an Eye
in the Palm.
The Hands flicw the cWicUnflrumcnts of all Operations. The Eye, the
J^'/iliry, which ought to be m.wifcft to the World : So that frivolous
V\'orks, that arc not groundcii on Rcafon, totter, and arc eafily thrown
dcwn.
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Fig. i?i. Opinionc: OPINION.
A Woman in a genteel Garb, neither handfom nor disfigur'd, but
feems dating and bold, ready to fly in ones Face upon every thing (he
fancies is repreicnted, and therefore has Wings on her Hands and Shoulders.
Her Face Ihews that there is no Opinion but may be maintained and
tmhracd, nor any (o well grounded but may be Mfiik'd.
Fig. iji. Mifericordia : M E ^C Y,
A Woman extreme pale, with a Roman Nofe ; an Olive Garland on
her Head ; her left Arm bare ; a Branch of Cedar in her right; and a
Crow at her Feet.
Her Face denotes CompaJJton ; the Olive and Cedar are Emblems of
Mercy. The extending of her Arm is a Sign ofReadinefs to relieve. The
Crow is the mod mclin d to Compajpon of any other Bird.
Fig. 2} ^ Oftinatione : O^BSTlN^Ct
A Woman all m black; her Head furrounded with a Cloud ; holding
an Afs's Head with both her Hands-
Black denotes Ob(iinacj, becaufe it will take no other Colour ; fo an
opinionative Man will never be beat out of his Error. The Clouds
denote the Jhort-fight of the obftinatc, that makes them fo (lifT, that
they will look no farther. The Aft Ihews that grofs Ignorance is the
Mother of it.
Fig. 2J4- Perfccutionc : T E%S E CUT 1 K.
A Woman clad in Verde-greafc, and Ruft-colour; Wings upon her
Shoulders; in a Pofture as if (he would let fly an Arrow, with a Crocodile
at her Feet.
The Wings, its being evermore ready and quick, in doing Milchief:
the Bow, her (ending out bitter Words : the Crocodile, becaufe it annojs
only the Filh that flee from it; fo Pcrfecution defires nothing more than
to find thofe who do not refill it by their own Strength.
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Fig. 255. Paticnza: T^TIENCE
A Woman of mature Age, fitting upon a Stone ; wringing her
Hands ; her naked Feet upon Thorns ; a heavy Yoak on her Shoulders.
The Yoak and Thorns declare this invincible Virtue, to endure the
rains of the Bodjy and a iroundid Spirit, exprefs'd by her Hands ; Patience
iuffers Adverfity with a conflant and quiet Mind ; which is nothing but
an invincible Virtue, declar'd in fupporting the Troubles of Body and
Mind, rcprefented by the Thorns.
Fig. 2j6. Parfimonia : <?A%S1U0K1[.
A Virago modedly drcfs'd, with a pair of Compares, and a Purfe full
of Mony, clofe ihut in her Hand, with a Label with this Motto, SERVAT
IN MELIUS.
Her virile Age declares her capable o^Reafon, and Difcretio», to join
Ufefulnefs with Honcfty. Her plain Drefs, Hatred o^fuperfluous Expence.
The Compafles, Order and Meafure in all Affairs. The Purfe, with the
Motto, that it is a greater Honour to keep what one has, than to acquire or
furchafe what one has nou
Fig. 2J7. Peccato : SIN.
A Youth blind, black and naked, (eems to walk through crooked
Ways, and by Precipices; girt round with a Serpent, gnawing his Heart.
His Youth denotes his Imprudence and Blindnefs, in committing Si»,
His Wandering fhews his deviating from, and tranfgref/t/ig the Law. Black
and naked, (hews that Sin deprives Men of Grace, and the H'hitenefs of
Virtue. The Serpent is the Devil, continually feeking to delude with
falfe Appearances.
Fig. 2j8. Pazzia : POLL 1\
A Perfon at Mans Eftate, in a long, black Garment ; laughing ; riding
upon aHobby-horfe; holding, in one Hand, a Whirligig of Paft-board ;
and plays the Fool with Children, who make him twirl it by the Wind.
Folly is only ading contrary to due Di corum, and the common Cullom
of Men, delighting in child illi Toys, and Things of little Moment.
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Fig. 259. Perfectione: VE(B^FECT10K.
A fair Lady, in a Veft ot Gold Gauze ; her Bofora is unveil'd ; her
Body is in the Zodiac; her Sleeves turn'd up co the Elbow, making a
pcrfcfl Circle with the left Hand.
The Golden Robe denotes ?crf:[iion\ the naked Bread, th« chiefeft
Part thereof to nQHri\\^ others. The Circle, the moft ^crfcSi Figure in the
Mathematics.
Fig. 240. Pcricolo: J) A K G E %
A Stripling walking in the Fields ; treads upon a Snake which bites his
Leg ; on his right Side there is a Precipice, and a Torrent on the other;
he leans only upon a weak Reed ; and is furrounded with Lightning from
Heaven.
His Youth fliews the Danger he is in. His walking fliews that Men
walking through flow'ry Fields of Profperity, fall into Tome CaUmitj
unawares. The Reed (hews the Frailty of our Life, in continual Danger :
The Lightning, that we are fubjedt, befides, to Danger from Heaven.
Fig. 241. Pertinacia: STMSBO^^NHSS.
A Woman all in black; a great deal of Ivy growing about her Habit ;
Tind a Leaden Cap.
The Black denote > Firwmjs and Ignorance, from whence proceeds
Stuhkormfs. The Lead denotes Ignorance, and Unrvieldinefs, the Mother
of the fame. The Ivy denotes that Opinionativenefs of obftinate Men,
has the fame Effed upon them as the Ivy has, which makes the Wall to
i/rr^and tumhle downy where it takes Root.
Fig. 242. Perfuadone : VE^SUASIOK.
A phanraftical Woman ; a Tongue faQn'd to her Head Attire, with an
Eye over it; (lie fccms whimfical; and is tied round with Cords, with an
Animal with three Heads. ^
The Tongue denotes its being the Tnftrument of Perfuajiom the Eye
Exeraf: ^ndArt, contributing to Pcrdiafion : the Cords, Force of Eloquence,
binding up the Will. The Animals fignific three Things ; to inftnuate, by
the fawning Dog ; Docility by the Ape; Attention, by the Cat, which is
diligent.
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Fig. 24J. Poefia ; ^ E T %r
A Lady in a sky-colour'd Garment ; with ^tars and Wings on her Head ;
a Harp in her right Hand ; crown'd with Laurel, and a Swan at her Feet.
The Sky-colours fignific that none can excel in this Art, if he be noc
endowed with extraordinary Talents from Heaven. The Harp, bccaufe
they us'd to make Poetry and Mufic to be in a harmonious Contort. The
Crown llieWs that the Poets Defign is to be renoivnd. The Swan is the
Emblem of Mufic ; the Starry Robe, Divinity, as having her Original from
Heaven,
F I G. 144. Pieta : (p I E T 1
A Woman of a very pale Complexion ; a Roman Nofe ; Flame indead
of Locks: She is wing'd ; her left Hand toward her Heart,, in her right
a Cornucopia, pouring out Things neceflary to Life.
The Wings declare her Celerity. The Flames, the Spirit enflamd with
the Love of God. The left Hand, that a pious Man gives Proofs of it,
without Oflentation. The Horn of Plenty, the undervaluing of vporldly
Riches, and a liberal Jffi (lance to the Poor.
F I G. 245, Prattica : T^JCTlCE.
Oppofiic to Theory. Sheisaged; her Head inclin'd ; a pair of Compares
in one Hand, and a Rule in the other She's drefs'd in a fervile Manner.
Her down Looks denote her regarding only that part \\c tread on, and
aljecl Things, as appears by her Robe. Theory does not doat on Cuftom,
but relies on the true Knowledge of Things. The Compafl'es denote Reafon,
neceflary for the dueCondudt of AfTairs : the Rule, the Meafttre of Things,
eftablifli d by common Conlent.
FiG. 246. Poverra : V V E %r t.
A Woman in a forry Habit ;* Las her right Hand faftncd to a heavy
Stone, and expanded Wings on her left ; as if fhe was about ro fiy up.
The Wings llgnify the Dt fire to afcendto the highell Pitch of Knowledge,
but the Stone hinders the Scaring, and they arc obligd to flay in thcic
abjed State, and become a Laughing- flock to the World.
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Fig. 147. Premio: (^ £ JF^ (?^ ©.
A Man cloth'd in white, with a Gold Girdle; a Palm, with an Oaken
Branch in his right Hand, and a Crown and Garland in his left.
The Oak and Palm denote Honour and Profit, the principal Parts of
Rccompence. The Garment and Girdle, Truth, when Recompence is
accompanied with Virtue; for Good done to thofe that dcferve it not, is
not Reward.
Fig. 248. Preccdenza: (P^ECEDENCr,
A majeflic Woman, having a Wren on the Crown of her Head, and
oppofes an Eagle with her right Hand, to prevent its foaring aloft to
di (place its Rival.
The Wren, amongO: the /?^/»4;7^, was call'd King of Birds ; ^r\di Ariflotle
fays the Eagle often contends with it, as not enduring (he lliould have the
Preeminence, which caufes the Antipathy between them.
Fig. 249. Prodigalita: <P % D 1 G A L IT 1.
A Woman hoodwink'd, of a fmiling Countenance ; holding a CornucopU
with both her Hands ; out of which Ihc fcattcrs Gold, and other precious
Things.
Blind, to (hew that they are fo, who fpend and fquander their Subftance
without /?f^/^», to thofe who are unworthy, for the moll Part, obferving
neither Rule nor Meafurc.
Fig. 250. Principio: Jhe BEGIKNING.
A refplendent Ray, in the (larry Sky, inlightning the Earth, adorn'd
with Plants ; furrounding a Youth, with a Cloth covering his privy-
Members ; in one Hand holding the Figure o[ Nature, and with the left a
Square, where is the Letter Alpha.
The Ray denotes the Power of God, being the firft Agent. The Stars,
rhe Power of the Planets, the Principle of Generation. Nature, the
■Beginning of Motion and Rcfl:. The Alpha, the Beginning of the Fovcels,
without which, no Word can be cxprefs'd.
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Fi G. 251. Prudenza ; ^ %U V E K C E.
A Woman with two Faces, a gildcJ Helmet on her Head ; a Stag by
her ; a Looking-glais in her left Hand, in her right an Arrow, and a
Rcmora Fiih twilling about it.
The Hehnct fignificsthe iV'ifdcm of a prudent Man, to be arm'd with
nife Counfd to defend himfelf : the Stag chewing, that vvc (liould ruminate
before rcfolving on a Thing. Tiie Miroir bids us examine our Defcdts by
kno'xjng ourfclvcs. The Remora, that flops a Ship, not to delay doing
Good, when Time I'ervcs.
Fig. 252. Profperira dclla Vita : f^OSTE^III of LIFE.
A Woman richly clad ; in one Hand a Corriucopia, heap'd up with Mony,
in the other an Oak-branch, with Acorns: Violets on her Head.
The Horn of Flcnty filfd, denotes Money necc([ary to lead a profperous
Life. The Oak, Long-life, abfolutely neceflary to it ; as do the black
Violets, that always produce Flowers.
Fig 25J. Purka : <P U <I(^ir Y.
A Woman all in white, holding a white Tulip in one Hand ; has the
Sun on her Bread ; with the other (he fcatters Corn, pick'd up by a white
Cock.
Whitenefi denotes Chaflity. The Sun denotes Purity^ illuftrating the
Microcofm. The white Cock, as they fay, fcares the Lion ; fo Purity
Juhducs the Power of a turbulent Spirit. The Stag denotes the fame.
Fig. 254. Pudicitia; SJSHfULNESS.
A Virgin all in white, with a Veil over her Face, cf the fame Colour,
a Lily in her right Hand, and a Tortoife under her Feet.
The white is a Token of her chaft Intentions. The Veil to hide herfelf
fliews that a virtuous Woman ought rather to hide than cxpoPj her Beauty.
The Lily reprefcnts Ba(hfulnefs, The Tortoife, that chall Women fliould
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She is arm'd like Fallas ; upon her Helmet is a Crown of Gold; t
drawn Sword in her right Hand ; a Lion bridled in her left; before her
Stomach a Brcaft-place, with the numeral Cyphers.
The Crown teaches that Reafon alone can bring valiant Men upon the
iV^^f, and into Credit. The Sword intimates the extirpating f^icc, that
wars againfl the Soul. The Bridle, the Command o\Qt wild Pajfions. The
Cyphers, that as by them real Things are prov'd, Co by Reafon^ we acquire
liiole that relate to the Common Welfare.
Fig. 256. Querela aDio: CO Mf L AlKT to G OD.
A Woman in a white Veil ; a forrowful Countenance ; looking up to
Heaven ; one Hand upon her Bread, fliewing the other bitten by Serpents.
Her Cheeks bath'd in Tears, demonftrate her Complaint ; her Looks,
that Ihe dircds her Complaint to God. Her Hands denote the Reafon of
her Complaint to be fome Ojfence, fignified by the Serpents. Her white
Raiment, and Hand upon the Bread, Innocence.
F iG. 257. Rebeliione : ^I^ESELLION.
He looks like a /?f^f/; arm'd with a Corflec and Javelin, held in both
Hands : For a Cred, he has a Cat, and tramples on a broken Yoak.
Youth denotes his not enduring to he govern d: arm'd, becaufe afraid
of fome Surprifc. The Cat iiates to be reftraind- The haughty Looks,
the little Refped for Suferiours. The Yoak and Crown Ihew the Tovecr
of the Latfs by him defpisd.
F J G. 2 j8. Ragione diStato : %E ASOK of S TATE.
A warlike Woman, arm'd with a Helmet, and Cimiter ; a green
Petticoat fprinkled with Eyes; a Staff in her left Hand, laying her right
upon a Lions Head
Arm'd, to ilicw that he who ads by politick Reafons, looks upon all
others as indifferent. The Petticoat with Eyes and Ears, reprefent Jealoufie,
that would hear and fee every thing for its own Ends. The Staff denotes
Command. Leaning upon the Lion, ihews that Grandees feek to bring
all under their Reajonoi State. A Book at her Feet, the Motto JC^^.
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Fig. 259. Repulfa de Penfieri cattivi : Hani py'm^ Evil
THOUGHTS.
A Man holding a little I3abc by the Legs, as if he had a Mind to da(h
it againil a Stone ; and below are ibmc dead, that have been fo dafli'd.
The hifants lliew that we Ihould drive away bad Thoughts while they
arc you?7^^ dj[}}ing them againft the Rock Chr/ft, the Bafis of our Soul.
Fig. 160. Religione: RELIGION.
A Woman with her Face veil'd ; Fire in her left Hand ; and in her right
a Book, and a CroCs ; an Elephant by her fide.
Veil'd, bccaufeflic has been ^Iw^ys fecret ; the Crofs is the vidorious
Banner of true Religion. The Book is the Scripture, The Elephant is an
Emblem of Religion, he adoring the Sun and Scars.
FiG.i6\. Riforma: %EF0%MJ710K.
An ancient Matron m a mean Habit ; a Pruning-hook in her right Hand,
and in her left, a Book open, infcrib'd
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The Laws are always defended, and never perifli by any Accident.
Old, as mod proper to reform and govern. The poor Habit fhews her
exempt from Luxury ; the Hook to retrench all Abufes, ill Cuftoms and
Tranigreflions.
Fig. 162. Riconciliationc d'Amorc : LOVE ^econcifd,
A Maid wearing a curious Saphir about her Neck ; in one Hand a
Cup, and holds two little Cuftds with the other.
The Saphir is of a celeftial Colour, has a Virtue to reconcile, and precious
Stones prefented, commonly do fo. Tiie two Cuftds, that the FaUing out
of Lovers is the renewing of Love ; they driving which (hould out-do one
another, io that Love becomes redoubled.
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Fig. i6i. Rumore : %U U U %
A Manarni'd with a Coat of Mail of divers Colours; throwing of Darts
every where ; fb the ancient /Jigyftians painted him.
The Darts fliew fifing Reports among the Multitude, as f^irgil fays,
f^ires acqnirjt (undo. The Coat of Mail of different Colours, the
Diverfuy of Opinions of the Rabble.
Fig. 264. Rivalita: % 1 V A L S.
A Damfel crown'd with Rofes ; holds out a Gold Chain with her right
Hand : before her (land two Rams, butting at one another.
The Rofes never without Prickles, fhew that the pleafam Thoughts of a
Rival are not without Thorns of Jealoufic. The two Rams> all paftoral
Eglogs are full of their jealof^s Pranks.
F J G. 265. Sanira : HEALTH,
A Woman in the Flower of her Age, a Cock in her right Hand, and
in her left, a knotty Staff, with Serpents twilled round it.
The Cock intimates the Figilancc and Care of a Phyfician. The Viper,
Health, for the Flefli of it is one of the chief Ingredients of Vcnicc'
Treacle. It renews its Strength by calling it§ Skin.
Fie. ^66. SalubritaoPuritadeirAria: ^ U %E A 1%
A Lady of a ferene Al'pe(Sl, and beautiful, cloth'd in Gold ; holding,
in one hand a white Dove, the other holding up ^ephjrus, or the Weil
Wind, in the Clouds, with this Motto, SPIRaT LEf^IS AURA FAFOm.
This iliews the Weft- Wind to be the moft healthful. The white Dove
is an Emblem of Health, being an Antidote againll Infe^ion, Her AfpecS:^
and Gold Habit, denote the fame.
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Fig. 267. Sapienza humana: HUMANEWISDOM.
A Youth with four Hands, and four Ears ; a Quiver by his Side, a
Rccordei: in his right Hand, and a Lyre in the other, facred to ApolU.
The Hands denote ^//f and Pr/i^ice, neccdary to get Wifdom, befide
Contemplatioa The Ears, that to kar others is requifite. The Flute
and Quiver, that one fliould not be too much t.ikefJ in hearing Encomiums
ofonesfelf, not unprovided, in cafe of Offence.
Fig. 268. Scandalo : S C A N D J L.
An old Man with open Mouth ; a grey Beard, and his Hair finely
curl'd; a pack of Cards in his right Hand, and a Lute in the lefi; a
Hautboy and a Mufic-bookat his Feet.
Old Age denotes the more hainous Offence ; open-mouth, that he
occafions Scandal, not only in Deeds but in Words. The Cards exposed
to every ones View is a manifefi Scandd in an old Man efpccially, who
fliould not give ill Examples to Youth.
Fig. 269. Scienza: SCIENCE,
A Woman with Wings on her Head ; a Miroir in her right Hand ; and
a Bowl in her left, with a Triangle on the Top of it.
The Wings import the Elevation of the Spirit to the Things that are to
be learnt. The Giafs denotes Abftra6fion, that is to fay, by Accidents,
which the Scnie comprehends ; the Underflanding comes to know their
Nature, as we, by ieeing the accidental Forms of Things in a Glafs,
confider their Eflcnce : the Bowl, Uniformit'j of Opinions : the Triangle,
the three Terms in Demonftration, and Knowledge of Things, as three
•Angles make but one and the fame Figure.
Fig. 270. Sapienza:. WISDOM,
A Maid, in theObfcurity of Night, holding a Lamp lighted in one
Hand, and a great Book in the other
Young, becaufe Wifdom fo rules and overpowers the Conftellations,
that can neither make her old, nor deprive her of that Fear of God which
is ihe Beginning of Wifdom, which is maintain'd in the Soul, without
being ever diminifli'd by the Darknefs of l^icc, which cannot promote
Wildom, but involves the Mind in Error and evil Thoughts. The Lamp
fignifics the Light of the Underdanding. The Book is the Bible, where
perfcdt Wifdom is to be learnt, and all things nccefiary to Salvation.
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Fig. 271. Secretezza, overoTaciturnita: SECRECY.
A very grave Lady all in black, carrying a Ring to her Mouth, as if
flic intended to leal it up.
Grave, bccaufe there is no greater Sign of Lightncfs than to divulge a
Friends Secrets. In Black denotes Coyjftdncj, never taking any other
Colour. The Ring is the Emblem of Secrecj and Friendjhif,
Fig. 271. Scropolo: S C^I^Uf U LOU S NE S S.
A lean old Man ; very timorous and lliamefacM ; looks up to Heaven ;
holds a Sieve in both Hands, near a fiery Furnace.
Lean, becaufc continually tormented with /J^w«>r/f; (hamefac'd, becaufe
^ttiliy and timorous, as always fearing God's Judgments, Confcience dill
flying in his Face. The Sieve denotes [c^arAting good Adions from bad ;
as the Furnace triss Metals.
F 1 G. 27}. Servitu: S E ^V IT U D B.
A young Girl; her Hair diQievelled, inalhort, white Gown, a Yoak
upon her Shoulders ; a Crane by her, holding a Stone in her Foot.
Young, the better to fupport Labour. Her Hair (hews that thofe who
depend on others neglcci thm[elves : the Yoak, that llie ought to bear ic
patiently. The Crane is a Symbol oi VigiUnee, The white Gown, a
Servant's Faithfulnefs.
Fic. 274. Seditione civile: CIVIL SEDITION.
A Woman arm'd with a Halberd in one Hand, and a Branch of ever-
green Oak in tlie other s two Dogs at her Feet fnarling one at another.
The Branch fignifies that it being fo ftrong a Plant that it is not eafie to
be cut in Pieces, yet by flriking one again(l another y they are foon ^r^to ;
lb the Rcpublick being well guarded, difficultly yields to an Enemy, yet
chilling one againft another, hy Sedition, foon falls. The two Dogs
s^cnoic Sedition, vvhich, being of the fame Species, yet quarrel for Meat,
cr a fait Bitch.
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F I G 275. Sinccrita : S 1 N C E <!( I T t
A young Woman, in a thin golden Robe : flie holds a human Heart in
her left Hand, in her right a white Dove; both which fignitic that true
Sinccricy is incapable o{ Hjpocrific : her Integrity makes her fear nothing :
i]i€ makes her tidionsmamfef^, by difclofing her Heart to all People.
F 1 G, 27^. Scverita : S E V E % IT T.
Ano!d Matron in a royal Habit, with a Laurel Crown ; in one Hand a>
Club, on which is a naked Ponyard fixt ; in the other a Sceprer ; in the
Pofture of Commanding. A fierce Tiger at her Feet.
Her Habit (hews that Men in Dignity, ztcfevsre; the Club, Firmnt(s\
the Ponyard, that Severity is inflexible as to inflidling Pttnifhrnsnt, when
Reafon requires it.
F I a 277. Sollccitudine : C A ^E.
Though it commonly makes one old, yet (lie here appears comly; (he
iswing'd, holding two Hour-glailes ; a Cock at her Heels; and the Sun.
rifing from the Ocean
HAndfom denotes her taking Time by the Forelock, and (lopping all-
the good Things it has : the Wings, ^uickmfs. The Glades and Sun
fhew that Care and Solicitude is never weary.
Fig 278. Soccorfo : JS U C C W %
A Man in Armour, with a drawn S«^ord in one Hand, and an Oaken^
Branch, with Acorns on it, in the other.
Arm'd, to help the weak and necedltous ; the Branch to help in time of
Scarcity and Famine, with the Acorns ; for anciently Meci had Recourfe
10 that Fruit in Time of Need, ic being dedicated to Juftter, who (iiccours
every one,
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F 1 G. 179. Simmetria : S Y M M E T ^T
A '^^'om.ii-j ar pcrfcvfl Age ; naked ; offingular Beauty ; and all her
Members a'-c uniform, and correfpond with her Beauty ; a Piece of Cloth
goes crofs her, all fpanglcd with Stars: a curious piece of Architedurc
by her ; in one Hand is a Plumb line, and the CompaOcs in the other,
going ro mcallire the Statue of /V/;«i.
Her Age (hews her arriv'd at her///// Proportion. Naked, to Jlfiv that
all the Parts ought to corrcl'pond in true Proportions. The hidrumcnts
are 10 mc^fure the Uniformity.
Fig 180. Sicurtd: S E C U % 1 T T.
A Woman in a Slumber, leaning one Hand on a Spear, and the Elbow
©f the other upon a Pillar.
The Spear denotes Preeminence and Comm.md. The Pillar, the Covfidencey
Bcfclittenfs and Firmncfs of a Man, when fecure from Danger ; for Security
is the Strength of the Mind, that no worldly Affair can dagger; it is an
immoveable Force of Mind in managing Bufuiefs, for nothing is able to
divert a Man from his Defign, if grounded on right Realon, who is
endued with that Quality.
Fig. 181. Virilica : M A K B V.
A Woman at fifty Years of Age, in Cloth of Gold ; a Scepter in her
right Hand, and a Book in her left ; fitting upon a Lion, with a Sword
by her Side
The Scepter, Book, Lion and Sword, intimate that at this Age there
is expected Co^ftili at ion, Rcfciution, 2ind2i generous Determination o{ virtuous
Aclions; for Manhood is the Age between thirty-five and fifty, when a
Man is capable of Rcafon, and adts like a rational Man in all Civil and
Mechanical Anions ; this is the Age wherein a Man gets a Habit that
may condud him to a good or bad End.
Fig. 281. Stampa: ? ^ 1 N 7 1 N G.
A Woman in a white chequei'd Habit with the Letters of the Alphabet
on it ; holds a Trumpet in one Hand, round which is a Scroul infcribd
UBIS^E ; and in the other, the Sempervive, or Houfe-leek, with the
Word SEMPER on ic : a Printing-prcfs by her, with fome Implements^
White fhcws that the Impreflion fliould be pure and cor reel. Chequer'd,
to fignifie the little Boxes for the Letters. UBI^B fignifi s its being,
Famous L f^ERT VVIIILRE.
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Fig. 28^ SoWicio Hiemale: WIKT E% S LSI ICB.
Aw old Man all in Furs ; a Circle about his Legs, wich Cjpricern in the
Middle; 11 Globe in one Hand, the firft part of which is hght, and the
reft obfcurc : holds a Goat under his Arm ; four Wings on his Feet, one
white, a:id the others black.
Old, bccauie he has performed three parts of his Journey from /4ri(s to
C.ivricorn. The Globe lliews every thing quite contrary to the Summn
Solllice. The Goat, the Suns being at its hi^hi'ft: Point, for it feeds upon
craggy Rocks. The Colour of the Wings, the Inequality of Day and N/ght>
F 1 G. 2 84. Solftitio Eftivo ; SUMME^^ S LSTIC R.
A young Man, naked. Wings on his Feet, feems to retire backward.
Ears of Corn upon his Head, with a Circle, in which are nine Stars, in
the Midft of which is Cancer; a Globe in one Hand, the fourth Part o(
which is darkned, and the reft illuminated ; in the other a Crab-iilh ;
four Wings parti-coiour'd on his Feet.
Twenty-five Years denote the fourth Part of Mans Life, as the Sun
going from Aries to Cancer, has finilh'd the fourth Part of his Courfe.
Naked (hews excelTive Heat : backward, to (liew that the Sun retires when
at the Equino(flial : the Stars on his Head, becaufc then the Sun ftarnis -
perpendicular cv:r us, and makes the Solftice. The Wings (hew the
continual circular Motion. The Colours denote the Difference of Night
and Day, at that Time.
Fig. 285. Softanza: SUSTENANCE.
A Lady in a Robe of Cloth of Gold ; in her right Hand, a Gleaning of
Corn, and in her left a Bunch of Grapes, with Milk fpurting out of her
turgid Breafts
Thefe allude to the Bounty of Nature, that when we are Infants we arc
nourilh'd with Milk, when grown to Maturity, with Bread and fVine.
Flo. 286. Sorte : L U C Kc
A Female in a changeable Habit, a Crown of Gold, and a full Pur'e,
in one Hand, and a Cord in the other.
The Crown and Halter fignifie that by Luck, Happimfs attends fomc,
and Misfortune others. A poor Man going to hang himfelf finds a Tceafure,
and leaves the Rope in the Place ; Ik that left the Treafure, finding the
Rope, hang*d himfelf.
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Fig. 287. Speranza : H T E.
A young Woman clad in green, crown'd with a Garland of Flowers ;
lioldiiig a litcle Cupid in her Arms, to whom Ihe gives Suck.
The Flowers denote //ope, they never appearing without fome Flope
of Fruit. The Cupid, that £^i;f without Come /lop c, grows languid, and
is not lafling ; as on the contrary 'tis defpcratc and foon at an End.
F 1 G. 188. Spavento : FLIGHT
A Man with a frightful Afped ; in Armour ; with a drawn Sword in
his right Hand, in a threatning Pofture ; in his left holds Medufas Head.
His Afpedt and Arms infpire Fear, and his Threats terrify, Medufa's
Head denotes that F:ar, Domitian us'd to fright People with.
F 1 G. 289. Splendore del Nome : RENOWN.
A Man of a pleafant Afped:, well proportioned Limbs, in Cloth of Gold,
mixt with Purple ; with a Garland of red Hyacinths ; a Gold Chain ;
leans upon //erculcs's Club with one Hand, and carries a lighted Torch
in the other.
His Afped intimates his virtuous Mind^ The Robe fliews him dignified.
The Hyacinth, Wi[dom and Prudence. The Chain, //onour. The Club,
the Idea of all Firtues, The Torch denotes Splendour, acquit d by his
illuftrious Exploits.
Fig. 290. Spia: J S ^ Y.
A Man in a noble Habit, hides mod of his Face with his Hat ; his Cloak
woven with Eyes, Ears and Tongues ; a Lantern in one Hand ; his Feet
wing'd ; a Spaniel by him on the Ground ; his Nofe in full Scent after his
Game.
His Cloths fliewthat he pradifes amongft Mohkwen, as well as Vulgar ;
his Face, that he ought to pafs incognito, never difcovering their Deilgns.
The Eyes, &c. are the /nflmments they ufe to pleafe their Patrons 1 hc_
Lantern, that they fpy M^/;/ and Day. The Dog, tlfciryVwc///;?^ ^//; Mens
Adions, znd ihtir Jnquijitivencfs,
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Fig 291? Studio: STUDY.
A Youth, with a pale Countenance; in a modcft Garb ; fitting down;
his left Hand on a Book, lying open, on which he is very intent ; a Pen
in his right ; a Lamp, and a Cock, on each Side.
Pale denotes his /'/>/;;!^ away; his Sitting, his fedentary Life; his being
intent (liews Study to be a great Application oi Mind; the Pen, his Defirc
to leave fomcthing behind him to make him be remcmbred by others; the
Lamp, chat Students (pcnd more in 0/7, than Wine. The Cock, FigiUncc,
Fig. 191. Stratagema militare : Warlike STRATAGEMS*
A Man in Armour ; a Rapier by his Side ; a Shield on his left Arm, and
a Frog grav'd on it, with a Piece of Reed crofs his Jaws, over-againft a
Serpent going to devour him : on one Side, a Leopard ; over his Helmet,
a Dolphin
Armd, becaufe he ought to be always upon his Guard. The Dolphin
was the Badge of CZ/^lfa, the Author of ^rr^r^^^w/, he bore it in memory
of a Dolphin's having faved his Son. The Frog denotes Pradence, by
holding a Reed crofs its Mouth ; for knowing herlelfinferiour in Strength
the Hydra cannot fwallow her, having the Reed crofs-wife.
F I G. 19J. Temperanza : T E M T E R A N C EJ
A Gentlewoman holding a Bridle in one Hand, and a Stay of a Clock
in the other ; an Elephant by her.
The Bridle and Stay denote the Bufmefs of Temperance to bridle and
moderate the Appetite and inordinate Faflions , as time ferves. The
Elephant, becaufe if it has once been accuflom'd to a certain Quantity of
Meat, it never exceeds, but keeps Itridly to that, and will cat no more.
F 1 G. 294. Stupidita, ovcro Stolidira : STUflDlTL
A Woman, her Hand upon the Head of a Goat, with an Eringo-branch
in her Mouth ; a iV^m//«j-F lower in her left, crown*d with the lame.
The Goat denotes Stupidity; Ariftotle fays he that has Eyes refembling
the Colour of Wine, is a Blockhead ; becaufe they refcmble a Goat's Eyes.
The t^jnijfus is deriv'd from the Greek vccpwn, narchcj (lupid, and Narcijfui
became fo in love with himlelf, that he grew fiupid and was drown J.
The Eringo is a fiupifpng Plant.
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Fig. 30 J. Velocira: S IV 1 F 7 N E S S.
A voung Woman in a loofc green Habit, in a running Poflurc; holds an
Arrow in her Hand ; Wings on her Shoulders, and on her Heels, like
ihofc with which Mercury, (the fwift Mellengcr of the Gods) is painted.
Ail thefe Ihcw great Sw/finefs.
Fig. J04. Vanira; FA N IT t
A young Girl fplendidly adorn'd ; of a jovial Countenance ; painted;
carries, upon her Head, aDifh with a Heart in it.
Vanity is that which propofes no End for its Actions ; and therefore
to be richly cloch'd and painted, is done to plcafc others, for no other
Fnd but to enjoy a fliort Pleafure, it is a Sign of Canity. It likewifc
diicovers ics Heart and Thoughts, having no End in its Eye, and therefore
the Heart is v/Jibleower her Head.
Fig. ; o 5. Vulgo, overo Ignobilira : IGNO'EILITT.
A Woman in a fliort Garment, becaufe it was permitted to none but
noble Women to wear long Robes. Her Hair uncomb'd denotes low,
plebeian Thoughts, that never rife to any Thing confiderable. Her Afs's
Ears, that flie is indccHe. An Owl on her Head, which differs from the
ordinary Birds, snd their Species is not known ; as the Fleheidn has no
Pedigree. Her fwecping with 3 :^-efom flievvs that the vulgar are employ'd
infirvile Things, not capable of divine, moral or natural ones.
Fig. ]o6. Venufla: COMELINESS.
A beautiful Nym^h of a graceful Afpedl, in changeable Taffata ; on her
Girdle is embroider'd a Cupid, and Mercury s Rod, holding the Corn-
Marigold in her right Hand, and the Bird Wagtail in the left.
Every fair Face is not comely ; Suetonius fay> Nero was vultu pulchro
tnjgis qnhn v2^uflo Gracefulnefs to Beauty is like Salt to Meat, gives it
a Relilh^ The Girdle of r^-^^r/j was of Needle-work, and had the V^irtue
to gee Love The Wagrail, becaufe it had in it an innate Power toexcitc
^w(jnf<; Thoughts i and they fay a Man LpgmbAkty who is fo graceful
that he charms.
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Fig. 507. Mezzodi : SOUTH.
A Blackmoor Boy ; a Sun upon his Head, furrounding him with its
Rays; upon his Girdle are the Signs Taurus, yirgo, and Capricornusi
Arrows in his right Hand, and in his left, a Branch of /-<?////.
The Zone wherewith he is girded, denote the wmW/>;?.i/ Signs. The
Arrows, the Sun's Penetrating into the Bowels of the Earth. The Lotus,
at the Sun's beginning to appear, it appears out of the Water; and
according as the Sun alcends, io does it ; at Noon it flands upright ; and
lb, in the Afternoon, it foiiojrs the Sun till it enters into the Water again.
Fig. ;o8. Oriente : E J S T.
A pretty Youth, with golden Locks; a fplendid Star over his Head;
a fcarlet Robe interwoven with Pearl ; his Girdle is cmbroider'd with
Aries, L^o, and Sagittarius : holds Flowers in his right Hand jufl: ready
to bloflbni. The Sun is rifen ; the verdant, pleafant Plants, and Birds
warbling out their Notes : in his left Hand, a perfuming Pot.
Young denotes that this is the Infancy of Time ; the golden Locks, the
Sun-heams. The Star is Lucifer, The Jewels, that they come from the
Eafi The Flowers, that the Sun-beams appearing m the Eafl:, the Fields
[mile, and the Flowers open. The Perfuming-poc Ihews that [rreet Odours
come from thence.
Fig 509. Scttentrionale : N %T H.
One at Man s Eftate ; of a proud Afpedl ; ruddy Complexion; fair
Hair; blue Eyes ; in white Armour; fecms to clap his Hand on his
Sword ; (landing as if he would look upon Urfa major and minor, at the
fame time. The Sky cloudy, with Frolt and Snow.
His Habit of Body denotes the ^ality o{ t\\Q cold Climat that makes
Men have a good Stomach, and quick Digedion. His Pofture, the
Bravry of the Morth:rn People, by realbn of their Abounding with Blood.
His looking upon two Scars, as being fix'd Stars, in the h'ortb, which
never fct.
Fig. 510. Occidente : WEST.
Ar\ old Man in a Ruflec Garment, with a red Girdle, in which are
Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. He is muzzl'd ; a Star on the Crown of
his Head ; his right Arm extended towards the Earth, with his little
Finger (hews the weft Part, where the Sun fets ; with his left holds a
Bundle of Poppies. The Air duskifh, and Bats flying.
His Garment denotes the Sun's Setting; and almoft dcpriv'd of Light,
The Star, Hefperus, over his Head, as appearing it\ the Weft, in'the
clofe of the Evening The Poppy, Sleep : being a foporiferous Plant.
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Fig. 5M. Vcrita: V E ^ 1 r Y.
This naked Beauty, holds a Sun in her right Hand ; in her left, a Book
open, with a Pahii ; under one Foot the Globe of the World.
Naked, becaufc downright Simplicity is natural to her. The Sun (hews
her great Delight in CUarrjcfs. The Book, that the Truth of Things
may be found in good Authors. The Palm, her Rifin^ the more Ihe is
dcprcfs'd. The Globe, that being immortal, fhe is the (Irongcft of all
Things in the World, and therefore tramples upon it.
Fig. 312. Vergogna honcfta : Modeft ^ASHFULKESS.
A modcft fweec-look'd Girl, calling down her Eyes ; clad in red ;
cherrv-cheek'd ; an Elephant's Head for her Head-drefs ; a Falcon in her
right' Hand, and a ^croul in the left, infcrib'd DTSOPTA PROCUL
The Cheeks and Gown denote Blufhing ; the Elephant, Bajhfulmfs ;
fecking Privacy in the venereal Ad: : the Faulcon, Modejl) ; for if it fail
to catch its Prey, it is lb aiham'd that it can fcarce be reclaimed to the
Fift.
F 1 G. 3 1 3. Vigilanza : VIGILANCE.
The fame Defcription of this as of CARE, whither you are referred.
Every body knows that the Lamp, Book and Crane, are true Emblems
of yigiUncc. The Cranes flying together, whei^they would reft fecurely,
one of them holds a Stone in its Claw ; the other fo long as the Stone
does not fall, are fecure and fafe by the Vigilance of their Companion,
and it falls only when the Guard falls alleep, at the Noife of which they
fly away.
Fic. 314. Vgualiri: E Q^U J L I T t
A middle ag'd Woman, holding a Pair of Scales in her right Hand, and
the Neft of a Swallow feeding her young ones in her left.
The Scales denote Jtiftice, duly weighing Anions, The Swallow, a
Father of a Family, dividing his Eftate equally amongft his Children ;
iniKauing the Swallow that never takes from one to give to another.
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Fig. ?I5. Vimi : F 1 ^ T U E.
A comly Virgin, has Wings behind ; a Spear in her right Hand, and ia
her left a Crown of Laurel, and a Sun in her Bofom.
Young, bccaufe ihc never grows old ; her Adions commencing into
Habits. The Wings fignifie her fearing aloft far above the Vulgar. The
Sun, that Virtue infpircs Virtue to the whole Body. The Laurel, that
fhe IS ever grccrf, being Proof againll K/Vtr. The Spear, Dignity, ruling
ON er Vice.
Fig. 316. Verginit.^ ; Vl^GlKllY.
A pretty Girl cloth'd in white, and crown'd with Gold ; her Waft
furrounded with a Girdle made of white Wool, which in old time Maids
wore, called Zom virgima, not to be loosed but by their Husbands on
the Wedding-night. The white Cloths, and the Emerald flie has about
her, and Golden Crown denote Purity.
Fig. 1 1 7. Virtu hcroica : Heroic VI^TU E.
Hercules naked, leaning upon his Club; a Lion*s Skin about his Arms,
holding three Golden Apples, brought from the Garden of Hefperides
The Lion and Club denote the Strength of Virtue, that is immovable ;
ily, the Apples, bridhng Anger, Temferance in Miches; 3 ly, the generous.
Defpifing of Pleafure, which is heroic The Club is knotty, to Ihew the
great D^culties to be met with in living virtuoufly.
Fig. j\8. Vita breve; Short LIFE.
A Lady of a juvenile Afped^, with a Garland of various Flowers; in her
Bread, the Figure of the Hemerohion a little Infed ; in her right Hand \
Rofe-branch, round which is written, Ut^A DIES AFERIT, CONFICIJ
UNA DIES, i e. It is difclos'd, or buds in one Day ; and in her left the
Fiih Seche, The Garland (hews the Frailty of Man, that lofes his Strength
as Flowers fade in a moment. The Infcd, the Shortnefs of Life, which
is but the Prifon of one finglc Day, The Seek is a Fi(h that lives not len^^
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Fig. ^19. Rettorica: % H E T ^ I C !{,
A fair Lady, richly cloilid, with a noble Head-dicfs ; very complai-
fane ; holds up her right Hand open; a Scepter in her left, with a book ;
on the Skirt of her Petticoat are thefe Words, ORNAlUS PERSUASIO-,
of a ruddy Complexion, with a Chimera at her Feet.
Fair and complaifant, bccaufe there is none fo ill bred that is not fcnfiblc
of x.\\Q Charms of Eloquence, tier open Fland lliews Rhetoric difcourfes
in a more cfc?i Way than Logic. The Scepter, her Swai over Mens
Minds. The Bock, Study requifitc. The Motto denotes its Bufwcfs :
The Chimera, the three Precepts of it ; judicial,, djemonftracive, and
deliberative.
Fig. po. Forza di Virtu : Force of Vl%TUE,
'Tis a very handfom young Man, call'd Bellerophon, mounted upon
Pegafus, who with a Dart kills a Chimera ; which allegorically fignifies a
certain multiform Variety off^ices, which Bellerofhon kills ; the Etymology
of his Name denotes a Killer oiHce,
Fig. jii. Pctefta : Government of a Common-Wealth,
A Lady refembling Minerva ; an Olive-branch in one Hand, and a
Shield ; in the other a Javelin ; with a Helmet on her Head.
Her Deportment, like Minerva, ihews that VVijdom is the Principle of
good Government. The Helmet, that the Republic ought to be well
fcrtifed, and /Y«rV from forein Force. The Olive and Dart, that Peace
and War arc both beneficial to the< Commonwealth : for War, becaufc
by Experience Valour is attaind ; Peace, becaufe Leifure to acquire
Prudence to govern.
Fig. 322. Vitainquieta: UNQ.UIET LIFE,
Si(yfhm rolling a huge Sione to the Top of a Mountain, which ftill
falls back again.
The Mountain denotes the Life of Man; the Top of it, the ^dctnefs
^nd Trancjuillity oi wh2Z weafpireto; the Stone the great Fains every one
takes to arrive at it. S/fyphus fignifies the Mind, which always breaths
after Reft, and (carcc has obtain'd it, but dejires dill ; for (bme place it
in Riches, fome in Honours, (bme in Learning ; this in Health, that in
Reputation ; fo that it is found only by accident.
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Fig. 52 j. Unione Civile: CIVIL UNI OK
A Woman of a cheerful, plcafanc Countenance; an Olive-branch in
one Hand, encircled with Myrtle; the Fifli Scartijm the other.
The Olive and Myrtle fignifie the Plc.ifurc taken in the amicable Corrc-
fpondence of Citizens ; for thole Trees are naturally and mutually join'd,
ib ought Citizens to embrace one another. ThcFilh, mutual Love, for if
one of them iVallow the Hook, the others haften to bice the Line afunder.
Fig. ^14. Viralonga: LONG LIFE.
An ancient Lady, in an antique Habit; laying her right Hand on the
Head of a Stag, with large Horns, and many Branches; holding a Crow
in her left Hand.
The ancient Drefs denotes the Revolution of ma»y Tears : The old
Stag alluding to that which was found three hundred Years after Jui/us
C4far, with a Gold Collar infcrib'd, HOC CAESAR ME DONAFIT.
The Crow outlives the Stag, as 'tis faid.
F I G. J25. Supcrftitione; SUPERSTITION.
An old Woman, with a Nightingale on her Head ; an Owl and a Crow
on each Side, below : in the left Hand, a lighted Candle; in the right
an Orb, with the Planets, upon which flie gazes with a very timorous
Afpedt.
Old, becaufe fuch Perfons are mofi fuperftUious. The Nightingale is
raken for a ^^^Omen, which by her Singing in the Night, threatens bad
Luclr, as does the Owl. The Candle denotes the ardent Zeal fuperftitious
Perfons think they have ; they fear but do not love God. The Stars, the
vain Fear of Things ^^^i^^ 2nd Co»flellatio»s ; and doing Things at one
time, rather than at another ; from whence Aftrology had its Rife, and from
which Supcrflition flows.
Fig. J26. Volonta: The WILL.
A purblind Maid, having Wings on her Back and Feet ; a Gown of
changeable TafTata ; and ads like one groping out her Way in the Dark.
lilind, bccaufc Iccing nothing hcrlclf, Ihe walks after Sailc by Gropin^^.
Her changeable Robe, her wavering between Hope and Fear 1 he Wings
denote her rcflljs Condition, having found no Rcfl upon Earth, lliG makes
a generous Eflbrt towardsHcavcn by the\^ ings on her Feeu
