Maria Puteolana (fol. CXXXIX r)

Bona Lombarda

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)

Illustration XVII

Book XXX.38-40. Roman deputies return to Rome from Africa {Tertiae Decadis Liber Decimus p. CLXXXI verso}

Canto XXVII. Circle 8: Bolgia 8 / The Evil Counselors, Each in a Burning Flame

Poliphilus receives the crown and palm-branch, fixed upon a sword, from the hand of another matron, of large frame and severe mien (fol. i recto)

Initial Q

Illustration LV

Illustration preceeding Second Decades

Hortensia, Daughter of Quintus Hortensius

Letter A

Ch. 14. On the authority and governance of the abbess