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An ornamental tailpiece depicting a face (possibly a mask) surrounded by floral and vegetal decoration.

An ornamental tailpiece depicting a face (possibly a mask) surrounded by floral and vegetal decoration.

An engraving depicting the torture of Origen. The image shows Origen chained to a prison wall by his neck, his hands clasped in prayer and feet locked in a stocks, while torturers head coals and hold burning straw towards him.

An engraving depicting the torture of Origen. The image shows Origen chained to a prison wall by his neck, his hands clasped in prayer and feet locked in a stocks, while torturers head coals and hold burning straw towards him.

An engraving of the papal monument of Pope Paul V just inside the entry to the "hyemalis chorus" of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (located in the northeast section of the basilica near the bell tower where the present day Baptistry is).

An engraving of the papal monument of Pope Paul V just inside the entry to the "hyemalis chorus" of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (located in the northeast section of the basilica near the bell tower where the present day Baptistry is).

Summary: An epic poem retelling the biblical story of the temptation of Adam and Eve by Satan and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

Summary: An epic poem retelling the biblical story of the temptation of Adam and Eve by Satan and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

This is a pardon granted to Sir Gilbert Pickering by Charles II. Pickering was pardoned for supporting Oliver Cromwell prior to the Restoration of 1660. It is hand-written on vellum.

This is a pardon granted to Sir Gilbert Pickering by Charles II. Pickering was pardoned for supporting Oliver Cromwell prior to the Restoration of 1660. It is hand-written on vellum.

Summary: A treatise on monarchies as a form of government.

Summary: A treatise on monarchies as a form of government.

An engraving depicting Paul surrounded by Jewish leaders, who are accusing him of many crimes, standing in front of Porcius Festus, Procurate (governor) of Judea (left) and the Corinthians listening to Paul (right).

An engraving depicting Paul surrounded by Jewish leaders, who are accusing him of many crimes, standing in front of Porcius Festus, Procurate (governor) of Judea (left) and the Corinthians listening to Paul (right).

An engraving depicting to episodes from the Bible. On the left, Paul is shown engaging in discussion with the Jews in the city of Ephesus. On the right, the Tabernacle is depicted with a pair of men sitting before a shielding curtain.

An engraving depicting to episodes from the Bible. On the left, Paul is shown engaging in discussion with the Jews in the city of Ephesus. On the right, the Tabernacle is depicted with a pair of men sitting before a shielding curtain.

An engraving depicting Paul embracing Ephesian Elders as he departs on his journey to Jerusalem. The elders are shown crying, embracing and kissing him.

An engraving depicting Paul embracing Ephesian Elders as he departs on his journey to Jerusalem. The elders are shown crying, embracing and kissing him.

An engraving depicting the papal monument of Paul V in the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.

An engraving depicting the papal monument of Paul V in the Borghese Chapel in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The monument sits on the eastern wall of the chapel and includes a statue of the pope as well as depictions of his life and works.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Pelagius of Córdoba. The image shows Pelagius being held up as his arms are cut off and the torturer prepares to cut off his feet.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Pelagius of Córdoba. The image shows Pelagius being held up as his arms are cut off and the torturer prepares to cut off his feet.

Illuminated painting depicting the Pentacost. Image depicts 13 men together in a room. The Holy Spirit descends to them in the form of a dove.

Illuminated painting depicting the Pentacost. Image depicts 13 men together in a room. The Holy Spirit descends to them in the form of a dove.

An engraving depicting the persecution of Anabaptists under Ferdinand II. The image shows a man being arrested while books are being burned behind him (left), a town being destroyed (background), and the belongings of families being siezed (right).

An engraving depicting the persecution of Anabaptists under Ferdinand II. The image shows a man being arrested while books are being burned behind him (left), a town being destroyed (background), and the belongings of families being siezed (right).

An engraving depicting a story in the New Testament apocryphal writing "Acts of Peter". In it Peter, having kindled the wrath of the powerful, is asked by his fellow Christians to flee Rome so that his ministry may continue. As he leaves the city he sees Christ walking towards Rome carrying a cross. Peter asks where he is going. Christ tells him he is going to Rome to be crucified again. Hearing this Peter returns to Rome convinced his time has come.

An engraving depicting a story in the New Testament apocryphal writing "Acts of Peter". In it Peter, having kindled the wrath of the powerful, is asked by his fellow Christians to flee Rome so that his ministry may continue. As he leaves the city he sees Christ walking towards Rome carrying a cross. Peter asks where he is going. Christ tells him he is going to Rome to be crucified again. Hearing this Peter returns to Rome convinced his time has come.

Summary: A collection of works on astronomy, including works by Pierre Gassendi, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler.

Summary: A collection of works on astronomy, including works by Pierre Gassendi, Galileo Galilei, and Johannes Kepler.

Summary: A printed catalog of the Hofbibliothek in Vienna, Austria.

Summary: A printed catalog of the Hofbibliothek in Vienna, Austria.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Phocas, the Bishop of Sinope. The image shows Phocas being tossed into a large, boiling bath (left) while a soldier (right) directs an old man's attention to the event. In the background a steaming lime kiln can be seen (right).

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Phocas, the Bishop of Sinope. The image shows Phocas being tossed into a large, boiling bath (left) while a soldier (right) directs an old man's attention to the event. In the background a steaming lime kiln can be seen (right).

Summary: "Editio princeps of perhaps the most influential religious emblem books" (Landwehr). Herman Hugo (1588-1629), born in Brussels, joined the Jesuit order in 1605, became Spinola's father confessor and accompanied the general in all his campaigns. He died of the plague at Reinberg. The engravings in this beautifully illustrated emblem book are attributed to Boetius à Bolswert (Boëce van Bolswert: ca. 1580-1633), who also is noted as the publisher (one illustration is signed "W. Simpson sculp.").

Summary: "Editio princeps of perhaps the most influential religious emblem books" (Landwehr). Herman Hugo (1588-1629), born in Brussels, joined the Jesuit order in 1605, became Spinola's father confessor and accompanied the general in all his campaigns. He died of the plague at Reinberg. The engravings in this beautifully illustrated emblem book are attributed to Boetius à Bolswert (Boëce van Bolswert: ca. 1580-1633), who also is noted as the publisher (one illustration is signed "W. Simpson sculp.").

An engraving depicting Pieter Pieters Beckjen, who was later burned at the stake, preaching to a group in his boat. The image shows a group of nine gathered in a boat while a man at the bow reads from a Bible, the city of Amsterdam visible behind them.

An engraving depicting Pieter Pieters Beckjen, who was later burned at the stake, preaching to a group in his boat. The image shows a group of nine gathered in a boat while a man at the bow reads from a Bible, the city of Amsterdam visible behind them.

An engraving of the gardens and palace of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli outisde of Rome.

An engraving of the gardens and palace of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli outisde of Rome.

Engraved title vignette, and other engravings.

Engraved title vignette, and other engravings.