A new light on the renaissance displayed in contemporary emblems (1909)
Bayley, Harold · London, J.M. Dent · leaf 183
THE TRANSFERENCE OF WOODBLOCKS 171 wanting. Let the Lily and the Amaranth succeed with greater care and labour.” … Fig. 356. — Tailpiece. Paris, 17th century. The birds of paradise in Figs. 357, 324 and 325 are probably like the peacock, emblems of the Holy Spirit. This then newly-discovered bird was alleged by travellers to Fig. 357. — Headpiece. London, 1683. have no legs, but to live perpetually in the air…
Emblems · Cabala · Printers' marks · Renaissance
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