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An engraving depicting a scene from the sixth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which Sultan Mélédin (left), who had been preparing to sacrifice his daughter, Zahide (left, kneeling), watches as his son, Prince Muratan (center), stabs himself so that he can be sacrificed in his sister's place. The ene takes place on an altar beside the Nile river, where the Sultan and his children are joined by Mirème, the sorcerer, and a young woman holding a plate (possibly Almasonte, who later saves Zahide when she and her brother fall in the river).

An engraving depicting a scene from the sixth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which Sultan Mélédin (left), who had been preparing to sacrifice his daughter, Zahide (left, kneeling), watches as his son, Prince Muratan (center), stabs himself so that he can be sacrificed in his sister's place. The ene takes place on an altar beside the Nile river, where the Sultan and his children are joined by Mirème, the sorcerer, and a young woman holding a plate (possibly Almasonte, who later saves Zahide when she and her brother fall in the river).

An engraving depicting a scene from the eleventh book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which, while in disguse as crusaders, Mélédor and Alzir infiltrate the French camp to rescue Almasonte and Zahide, who they then unknowingly duel, resulting in Zahide killing Mélédor (bottom right), and Alzir killing Almasonte and then committing suicide (center left).

An engraving depicting a scene from the eleventh book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which, while in disguse as crusaders, Mélédor and Alzir infiltrate the French camp to rescue Almasonte and Zahide, who they then unknowingly duel, resulting in Zahide killing Mélédor (bottom right), and Alzir killing Almasonte and then committing suicide (center left).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pouring wine into the mouth of one of a group of revelers as one of his companions vomits over the side of the table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ephesians 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pouring wine into the mouth of one of a group of revelers as one of his companions vomits over the side of the table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ephesians 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting two skeletons (= Death) appearing before a duchess in her bed. One skeleton plays the violin, while the other pulls at her bed sheets. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 2 Kings 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting two skeletons (= Death) appearing before a duchess in her bed. One skeleton plays the violin, while the other pulls at her bed sheets. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from 2 Kings 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) reaching for a duke, while a woman pleads before him over her child. In the upper left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ezekiel 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) reaching for a duke, while a woman pleads before him over her child. In the upper left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ezekiel 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting an emperor listening to the petition of one of his subjects. A skeleton, representing death, holds the crown on the emperor’s head, as the emperor holds a broken sword. An orb, a scepter, and an hourglass sit on the ground at his feet. The emperor is also wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Isaiah 38 and 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting an emperor listening to the petition of one of his subjects. A skeleton, representing death, holds the crown on the emperor’s head, as the emperor holds a broken sword. An orb, a scepter, and an hourglass sit on the ground at his feet. The emperor is also wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Isaiah 38 and 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting Death escorting an empress as she and her court enjoy a walk outside the palace, and pointing out a nearby grave to display the limits of the empress' dominion. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Daniel 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting Death escorting an empress as she and her court enjoy a walk outside the palace, and pointing out a nearby grave to display the limits of the empress' dominion. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Daniel 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) being executed as a man and woman look on. In the center is an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) being executed as a man and woman look on. In the center is an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a man murdering two individuals with an axe, thereby representing a violation of the Fifth Commandment (in the Lutheran tradition), "Thou shalt not murder."

A woodcut depicting a man murdering two individuals with an axe, thereby representing a violation of the Fifth Commandment (in the Lutheran tradition), "Thou shalt not murder."

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) playing the bagpipes as he pulls a fool down the road. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) playing the bagpipes as he pulls a fool down the road. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting the stages of the funeral procession of Pope Clement XI, showing the route of the procession and the elements of the procession.

A woodcut depicting the stages of the funeral procession of Pope Clement XI, showing the route of the procession and the elements of the procession.

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) fighting a demon over one of three gamblers at a table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 16 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) fighting a demon over one of three gamblers at a table. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Matthew 16 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) looking over a judge sitting in a chair as it tries to take the rod which symbolizes his authority. Two men stand before the judge: one is seen reaching into his purse to offer a bribe (which the judge appears eager to accept), while the other awaits his sentence. On the floor an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, has been knocked over. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Amos 2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) looking over a judge sitting in a chair as it tries to take the rod which symbolizes his authority. Two men stand before the judge: one is seen reaching into his purse to offer a bribe (which the judge appears eager to accept), while the other awaits his sentence. On the floor an hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, has been knocked over. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Amos 2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a king resting at a banquet as a skeleton (= Death) pours him something to drink. The hourglass on the table reminds the viewer of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 10 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a king resting at a banquet as a skeleton (= Death) pours him something to drink. The hourglass on the table reminds the viewer of human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 10 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) runing a lance through a knight wearing armor. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, lies overturned at their feet. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 34 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) runing a lance through a knight wearing armor. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, lies overturned at their feet. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 34 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

An engraving depicting a scene from the fourteenth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which the body of the martyred Robert d'Artois, the brother of Saint Louis who fell in battle during the siege of Mansourah, is laid to rest in a tomb decorated with scenes of battle by a group of angels.

An engraving depicting a scene from the fourteenth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which the body of the martyred Robert d'Artois, the brother of Saint Louis who fell in battle during the siege of Mansourah, is laid to rest in a tomb decorated with scenes of battle by a group of angels.

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pulling on the coat of a merchant selling his wares on a wharf. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) pulling on the coat of a merchant selling his wares on a wharf. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 21 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a monk fleeing from a skeleton (= Death). In the lower left corner, an hourglass sits on the ground as a representation of mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 106 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a monk fleeing from a skeleton (= Death). In the lower left corner, an hourglass sits on the ground as a representation of mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 106 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a nobleman fighting with a skeleton which represents Death. Behind the nobleman is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 88 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a nobleman fighting with a skeleton which represents Death. Behind the nobleman is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Psalms 88 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) beating a drum in front of a noble lady and her admirer. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, is in the bottom right corner. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ruth 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) beating a drum in front of a noble lady and her admirer. An hourglass, the reminder of human mortality, is in the bottom right corner. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ruth 1 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).