Edition: 1541.B.fre.AvdH.a
General
| Title | La saincte Bible en Francois, translatee selon la pure et entiere traduction de Sainct Hierome, derechief conferee et entierement revisitee selon les plus anciens et plus correctz exemplaires. Ou sus ung chascun Chapitre est mis brief argument. Avec ce sont deux tables, dont lune est pour les diversitez daucunes manieres de parlers figuratifz et de divers motz quant a leur propre signification: Lautre table est pour trouver les Epistres et Evangiles de toute lannee, avec brief recueil des ans du monde. Oultre plus Linterpretation daucuns noms Hebraiques, Chaldeens, Grecz, et Latins. [...] Cum Gratia et Privilegio Imperiali. [in red and black] (π1r) |
| Bible books in edition | Bible complete |
| Printer/Publisher | Keyser, Merten de |
| Place of publication | Antwerp |
| Year of publication | 1541 |
| Remarks | |
| Related persons | Keyser, Merten de [Lempereur, Martin] Gois, A. des Haeghen, Anthonis van der Charles V |
| Language | French |
| Translation | Jacques Lefvre d'taples; Robert Estienne |
| Contains illustrations | yes |
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Bibliography
| Format | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of pages | 1048 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prologue | yes    |
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| Epilogue | no | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preface on bible book | no |
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| Authorisation | yes: Cum Gratia et Privilegio on titlepage |
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| Announced on title page | summary of chapters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volumes |
Volume 1
Volume 2
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Typography
| Foliated | yes; header right |
| Signed | Sign. 5/8 |
| Number of columns | 2 columns |
| Book headings | yes; Le Livre de Exode: en Hebrieu dict Velle semoth: cest adire en nostre langue, yssue. |
| Chapter headings | yes; Chapitre premier. |
| Running heads | yes; Moyses. Exode. |
| Summaries of chapters | yes |
| Printed annotations | yes; inner margin (outer margin) |
| Scriptural references | yes; inner margin; outer margin |
| Numbered verses | no |
| Ornaments | yes |
| Ornamental initials | yes |
| Primary typeface | Gothic |
| Specific typeface | 93 x 2.2 |
Illustrations
| Iconclass | 11B32 |
| Description | Trinity in which God the Father and Christ are represented as persons, the Holy Ghost as dove |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11D3252x1
| Iconclass | 11D3252 |
| Description | Christ in the wine-press, 'Christus in der Kelter' (Is. 63:3) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(JOHN)12x46A122(CHARLES V)4x11H(LUKE)12x2
| Iconclass | 11H(JOHN)12,46A122(CHARLES V)4,11H(LUKE)12 |
| Description | St. John the Evangelist writing the Gospel, usually the eagle present, impresa of Charles V, St. Luke writing his gospel, usually a (winged) ox present |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(MATTHEW)12x49M431x25F23(LION)(+12)x45C19(SHIELD)x49L16x11H(MARK)12x1
| Iconclass | 11H(MATTHEW)12,49M431,25F23(LION)(+12),45C19(SHIELD),49L16,11H(MARK)12 |
| Description | St. Matthew writing the Gospel, usually the angel present, dictating or assisting him, device (trade-mark of Keyser, Merten de and widow), beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ heraldic animals), protective weapons: shield, letter combinations such as letterword, anagram, letter square, monogram, etc. (M K), St. Mark the evangelist writing the Gospel, usually a (winged) lion present |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(PAUL)x19
| Iconclass | 11H(PAUL) |
| Description | the apostle Paul of Tarsus; possible attributes: book, scroll, sword |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(PETER)x11
| Iconclass | 11H(PETER) |
| Description | the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(PETER)x73B2x73B14x11H(PAUL)x1
| Iconclass | 11H(PETER),73B2,73B14,11H(PAUL) |
| Description | the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara, adoration of the Christ-child ~ Christ's birth, annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds at night; a host of singing angels in the air: the apostle Paul of Tarsus; possible attributes: book, scroll, sword |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11I62(AARON)x7
| Iconclass | 11I62(AARON) |
| Description | Aaron (not in biblical context); possible attributes: attributes of Aaron: censer, dressed as high priest or bishop, ointment jar, rod or flowering wand |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11I62(JOEL)x1
| Iconclass | 11I62(JOEL) |
| Description | male persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11I62(SOLOMON)3x49L11x31B11x1
| Iconclass | 11I62(SOLOMON)3,49L11,31B11 |
| Description | (other) specific aspects ~ Solomon, handwriting, writing as activity, sleeping in bed |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11I62(ZECHARIAH)x1
| Iconclass | 11I62(ZECHARIAH) |
| Description | male persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11I62x14
| Iconclass | 11I62 |
| Description | male persons from the Old Testament (not in biblical context) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11I62x25
| Iconclass | 11I62 |
| Description | male persons from the Old Testament (not in biblical context) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 12A3121x3
| Iconclass | 12A3121 |
| Description | the altar of burnt offering in Tabernacle ~ Jewish religion |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 12A42121x11G1911x3
| Iconclass | 12A42121,11G1911 |
| Description | Veil of the Tabernacle ~ Jewish religion, cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 12A4231x12A423x2
| Iconclass | 12A4231,12A423 |
| Description | 'menorah', golden seven-branched candlestick, kept in the Tabernacle, other objects kept in the Tabernacle |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 12A42x12A424x5
| Iconclass | 12A42,12A424 |
| Description | tabernacle, 'mishkan' ~ Jewish religion, the court of the Tabernacle ~ Jewish religion |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 23U11x24A6x2
| Iconclass | 23U11 |
| Description | perpetual calendar |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 23U11x24B3x2
| Iconclass | 23U11 |
| Description | perpetual calendar |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 31A(+65)x11I62(ISAIAH)x73D6x71A421x11D1311x73A56x71E3243x1
| Iconclass | 31A(+65),11I62(ISAIAH),73D6,71A421,11D1311,73A56,71E3243 |
| Description | the (nude) human figure; 'Corpo humano' (Ripa) (+ sideways), Isaiah (not in biblical context); possible attributes: branch with leaves, saw, scroll or book, the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38), Eve takes the fruit from the serpent (or the tree) in the presence of Adam (who may be trying to stop her), lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' ~ symbol of Christ, Mary conceiving Christ (the angel not present), anyone who is bitten by a snake is cured by looking at the brazen serpent; the serpent (or dragon) is usually depicted on a tau-shaped cross or on a pillar |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 42G1x98B(ALEXANDER THE GREAT)x1
| Iconclass | 42G1,98B(ALEXANDER THE GREAT) |
| Description | family lineage, pedigree, genealogical tree or table, (story of) Alexander the Great |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 44B121x11E1x1
| Iconclass | 44B121,11E1 |
| Description | audition; ruler giving audience, Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 48C168x12A42x1
| Iconclass | 48C168,12A42 |
| Description | other architectural details, tabernacle, 'mishkan' ~ Jewish religion |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71E1114x71E1115x71D253x4
| Iconclass | 71E1114,71E1115,71D253 |
| Description | Pharaoh orders Shiphrah and Puah, the two midwives, to kill all the Israelites' male infants, Pharaoh decrees the drowning of every new male offspring among the Israelites, Jacob is buried in the cave of Machpelah |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71H734x1
| Iconclass | 71H734 |
| Description | David gives Uriah a letter for Joab |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71L24441x1
| Iconclass | 71L24441 |
| Description | Isaiah prays to God and the shadow of the sundial goes back ten degrees |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71L2713x71L2723x1
| Iconclass | 71L2713,71L2723 |
| Description | Saphan reads the book of Law aloud to the king who tears his clothes in dismay, all the idols are brought out of the temple, burned, and their ashes pounded to dust ~ story of Josiah |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O21x71O22x1
| Iconclass | 71O21,71O22 |
| Description | the Lord speaks to Hosea 'Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry ...' (Hosea 1:2): Hosea, Gomer and the three children (Hosea 1:3-11) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O321x1
| Iconclass | 71O321 |
| Description | in the temple filled with smoke, the Lord sits on a throne; above it angels, each one with six wings ~ Isaiah's visions (Isaiah 6:1-4) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O61x1
| Iconclass | 71O61 |
| Description | Habakkuk communicating with God (Habakkuk 1) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O77x1
| Iconclass | 71O77 |
| Description | Jeremiah lamenting over the destruction of Jerusalem |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O911x1
| Iconclass | 71O911 |
| Description | Ezekiel's vision of God sitting on his throne carried by four tetramorphs, each of them having four wings; wheels within wheels beside them |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O9344x1
| Iconclass | 71O9344 |
| Description | the closed temple-door ('porta clausa') ~ Ezekiel's visions |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71O9345x1
| Iconclass | 71O9345 |
| Description | the miraculous spring in the temple ~ Ezekiel's visions |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71P133x1
| Iconclass | 71P133 |
| Description | after the furnace has been heated seven times more, the three Hebrews are bound and thrown into the fire; their executioners are burnt by the flames |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71P3411x71P4333x1
| Iconclass | 71P3411,71P4333 |
| Description | Daniel sitting unharmed in the lion's den, surrounded by lions, the prophet Habakkuk, carried by his hair by an angel, brings food to Daniel who sits unharmed between the lions |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71P4142x1
| Iconclass | 71P4142 |
| Description | Daniel exposes the elders as deceivers |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71P5111x71P5113x71P5114x1
| Iconclass | 71P5111,71P5113,71P5114 |
| Description | the lion with eagle's wings (griffin), standing on its hind legs ~ Daniel's visions, the leopard with four bird's wings and four heads ~ Daniel's visions, the great devouring monster with many horns (one of them with eyes on it) ~ Daniel's visions |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71P52x71P523x2
| Iconclass | 71P52,71P523 |
| Description | second vision of Daniel (Daniel 8): the archangel Gabriel explains the vision, the he-goat fights with the ram and slays it ~ Daniel's visions |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71W51x71W5311x1
| Iconclass | 71W51,71W5311 |
| Description | Job covered with sores (or boils) takes his abode on a dunghill (pile of ashes) and scrapes his body with a potsherd, Job scolded by his wife |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71W62x2
| Iconclass | 71W62 |
| Description | the dialogue ~ Job discussing with his friends (Job 4-31) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71W64x1
| Iconclass | 71W64 |
| Description | God speaks to Job from out of the whirlwind (Job 38 - 42:6) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71X2x4
| Iconclass | 71X2 |
| Description | Song of Solomon, Song of Songs |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C73x3
| Iconclass | 73C73 |
| Description | Christ preaching or teaching (in general) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E423x73E44x1
| Iconclass | 73E423,73E44 |
| Description | Christ taken up by a cloud ~ Ascension,the footprints of Christ on the Mount of Olives ~ the Ascension |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G11x2
| Iconclass | 73G11 |
| Description | John (writing) on the island of Patmos, possibly the eagle beside him |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G12x3
| Iconclass | 73G12 |
| Description | Christ between seven golden candlesticks appears to John, who falls to the ground; a sword comes out of Christ's mouth and he holds seven stars in his hands |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G211x2
| Iconclass | 73G211 |
| Description | God on his throne, surrounded by the twenty-four elders (wearing crowns and playing harps) and the four Beasts |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G311x3
| Iconclass | 73G311 |
| Description | the four horsemen of the Apocalypse |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G312x4
| Iconclass | 73G312 |
| Description | opening of the fifth seal: white robes are given to (the souls of) the martyrs under the altar |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G313x7
| Iconclass | 73G313 |
| Description | opening of the sixth seal: a great earthquake, the sun turns black, the the moon red as blood, and the stars fall on earth; mankind hiding in caves |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G324x73G3241x73G322x8
| Iconclass | 73G324,73G3241,73G322 |
| Description | the fourth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the sun, the moon and the stars are partially darkened, an angel (or eagle) crying the three woes ~ the seven angels with trumpets, the second of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: a great burning mountain is cast into the sea |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G325x73G3251x13
| Iconclass | 73G325,73G3251 |
| Description | the fifth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the falling star opens up the bottomless pit: smoke comes out, the plague of the monstrous locusts with crowns, led by Apollyon |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G326x73G3261x6
| Iconclass | 73G326,73G3261 |
| Description | the sixth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the four angels of destruction are released, the army of horsemen ~ the seven angels with trumpets |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G33x73G331x8
| Iconclass | 73G33,73G331 |
| Description | the four winds are restrained by four angels, sealing of the tribes of Israel, the 144-thousand |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G34x73G341x7
| Iconclass | 73G34,73G341 |
| Description | the mighty angel with the little open book in his hands: he is wrapped in a cloud; his legs are pillars of fire, which stand one on land and one in the sea ~ Apocalypse, John takes the little book from the angel and eats it |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G36x73G363(+0)x73G35x2
| Iconclass | 73G36,73G363(+0),73G35 |
| Description | the two witnesses of God (Enoch and Elijah) ~ Revelation, variant, John measuring the temple |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G411x73G412x3
| Iconclass | 73G411,73G412 |
| Description | a pregnant woman, clothed with the sun and standing on the moon, appears; she is threatened by a red dragon with a long tail and seven heads, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon and his followers; the dragon (Devil, Satan) is cast out of heaven |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G431x9
| Iconclass | 73G431 |
| Description | the two-horned beast out of the earth and the beast out of the sea are worshipped |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G44x73G45x8
| Iconclass | 73G44,73G45 |
| Description | adoration of the Lamb on Mount Sion by the 144-thousand ~ Apocalypse, the three angels proclaiming the day of judgement |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G46x73G462x73G463x6
| Iconclass | 73G46,73G462,73G463 |
| Description | the Son of Man (Christ) with the sickle, an angel thrusts his sickle into the earth, and gathers the vine, the vine of the earth is cast into the wine-press of the wrath of God; blood is squeezed out |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G48x73G481x4
| Iconclass | 73G48,73G481 |
| Description | the seven angels with the seven vials, bringing disasters and destruction upon the earth and mankind, John sees three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouths of a dragon, a beast and a false prophet |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G491x8
| Iconclass | 73G491 |
| Description | the scarlet woman, the whore of Babylon; she is usually sitting on a scarlet beast with seven heads and ten horns |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G4932x73G4933x73G4931x13
| Iconclass | 73G4932,73G4933,73G4931 |
| Description | lament over the fall of Babylon, a mighty angel casting a great (mill)stone into the sea, an angel announces the fall of Babylon |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G532x73G552x4
| Iconclass | 73G532,73G552 |
| Description | battle between the beast (Antichrist), the false prophet, and the horseman with his army, fire from heaven devours Satan, Gog and Magog, and Satan is cast into a lake of fire |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G541x6
| Iconclass | 73G541 |
| Description | an angel with a key and a chain binds the dragon (Satan) and casts him into the pit |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G571x5
| Iconclass | 73G571 |
| Description | an angel shows John the New (Heavenly) Jerusalem coming down from heaven; sometimes Christ is shown leading his lambs to the city |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 92D1916x43A(+12)x25G3(LAUREL)(+33)x2
| ORNAMENTCODE | 92D1916,43A(+12),25G3(LAUREL)(+33) |
| Description | cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', wreath, garland ~ festive activities, leaves, putting forth leaves |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 92D1916x43A(+12)x25G3(LAUREL)(+33)x4
| ORNAMENTCODE | 92D1916,43A(+12),25G3(LAUREL)(+33) |
| Description | cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', wreath, garland ~ festive activities, leaves, putting forth leaves |
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