Initial M

Poliphilus and Polia kneeling before the priestess of Venus (D ii)

An ancient gate of wonderful construction, which is minutely described in the text (fol. c viii recto)

Architectural frame, with an emblematic circular bas-relief, representing two half-length figures of winged genii holding an apple between them (Medium tenuere beati.) (Fol. h vii verso)

Ch. 5. To avoid simony in receiving

Judith

Canto XIX. Circle 8: Bolgia 3 / The Simoniacs, Their Heads Downward in Pits

Initial S

Joan II of Anjou (fol. CXXXX v)

Letter C

Marchioness Maria of Monte Ferra (fol. CXXXXIX v)

Architectural frame, surrounding an emblematical piece of sculpture. This emblem is intended to express the sapient precept - Temper hastiness by keeping seated; check sloth by rising up (Velocitatem sedendo, Tarditatem tempera surgendo). (Fol. h vii recto)

Canto III. Ante-Purgatory / The Base of the Cliff; The Late Repentant; The Souls of the Excommunicated; Manfred