Tertia Aemilia, Wife of Scipio Africanus

Illustration LIV

Judith

Canto IX. Circle 6 / The Heretics (The Furies); The Gates Opened by the Angel from Heaven

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)

Polia in her bed-chamber beholidng the vision of the fierce triumph of love. Diana is put to flight by Venus, accompanied by Cupid with his large flaming torch. (Fol. C vii verso)

Capitulo XXX. On the renunciation of pomp considering last judgement

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

Ch. 37. On the readings during the meals

Canto XI. The Fourth Sphere: The Sun / The Doctors of the Church; The Second Garland of Souls; Saint Thomas Acquinas Recounts the Life of Saint Francis of Assissi; Denunciation of the Monastic Orders

Saint Lucy

Tertia Aemilia, Wife of Scipio Africanus

Border illustration to The Life of Saint Jerome