Scanned page: Antwerpen MPM R 53.11, 2, aa1r

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Biblia Sacra Code 1534.B.lat.GvdH.a
Volume 2
Page aa1r
Deviation no
Properties Provenance, Titlepage, Imprint, Illustration within collation, Printer's device, Ornamental device, Ornament
Illustrations 11H(JOHN)12x46A122(CHARLES V)4x11H(LUKE)12x2: 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, 11H(MATTHEW)12x49M431x25F23(LION)(+12)x45C19(SHIELD)x49L16x11H(MARK)12x1: 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, 11H(PETER)x73B2x73B14x11H(PAUL)x1: 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, 31A(+65)x11I62(ISAIAH)x73D6x71A421x11D1311x73A56x71E3243x1: 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, 92D1916x43A(+12)x25G3(LAUREL)(+33)x2: cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', wreath, garland ~ festive activities, leaves, putting forth leaves, 92D1916x43A(+12)x25G3(LAUREL)(+33)x4: cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', wreath, garland ~ festive activities, leaves, putting forth leaves
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