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A woodcut depicting a bishop greeting the retinue of a traveling cardinal. The cardinal rides a horse with attendants holding a canopy above him while the remainder of his retinue stands before him and a bishop stands in a doorway. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop greeting the retinue of a traveling cardinal. The cardinal rides a horse with attendants holding a canopy above him while the remainder of his retinue stands before him and a bishop stands in a doorway. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering of a diocese. A bishop sits surrounded by priests as an archdeacon proclaims the faith from the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering of a diocese. A bishop sits surrounded by priests as an archdeacon proclaims the faith from the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop visiting a parish church. The bishop sits on a dias while the local congregation gathers around to hear why he has come. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop visiting a parish church. The bishop sits on a dias while the local congregation gathers around to hear why he has come. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop leading the proceedings of a synod or council gathering. The bishop stands before an altar, leading the gathered, kneeling priests in prayer. The scene is flanked by decorative scrollwork featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop leading the proceedings of a synod or council gathering. The bishop stands before an altar, leading the gathered, kneeling priests in prayer. The scene is flanked by decorative scrollwork featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering. A bishop sits in the center of a group of priests as an archdeacon reads prom the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused several times throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering. A bishop sits in the center of a group of priests as an archdeacon reads prom the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused several times throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a traveling bishop and his retinue. The bishop rides a horse with hands held before him in prayer as attendants ride behind him and walk before him. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a traveling bishop and his retinue. The bishop rides a horse with hands held before him in prayer as attendants ride behind him and walk before him. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the traveling retinue of an empress or queen. The empress or queen sits side-saddle on a horse with attendents holding a canopy above her while a procession holding a cross go before her. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the traveling retinue of an empress or queen. The empress or queen sits side-saddle on a horse with attendents holding a canopy above her while a procession holding a cross go before her. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a ruler, possibly a king, traveling with his retinue. The ruler rides a horse with attendants holding a canopy above him and a man bearing a sword riding ahead of him. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a ruler, possibly a king, traveling with his retinue. The ruler rides a horse with attendants holding a canopy above him and a man bearing a sword riding ahead of him. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a monk having been raised to the rank of abbot. The new abbot sits across from the bishop wearing his new vestments and cope, and is examined. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. This woodcut is reused all throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a monk having been raised to the rank of abbot. The new abbot sits across from the bishop wearing his new vestments and cope, and is examined. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. This woodcut is reused all throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the bestowal of the pallium upon a new bishop. The bishop kneels before the presiding bishop who drapes the pallium over his chasuble. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the bestowal of the pallium upon a new bishop. The bishop kneels before the presiding bishop who drapes the pallium over his chasuble. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop blessing a new cross on a church altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop blessing a new cross on a church altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king kneels before a bishop who annoints his hands and arms with the oil of catechumens. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helments. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king kneels before a bishop who annoints his hands and arms with the oil of catechumens. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helments. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king, in armor, kneels before the presiding bishop and lays his hands upon a book of the Gospels as four other bishops watch. The scene is flanked by oranmental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king, in armor, kneels before the presiding bishop and lays his hands upon a book of the Gospels as four other bishops watch. The scene is flanked by oranmental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The woodcut depicts the king kneeling before the bishop with head bowed as the bishop reaches out to place a crown upon the king's head. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The woodcut depicts the king kneeling before the bishop with head bowed as the bishop reaches out to place a crown upon the king's head. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king kneels prostrate before the altar while a bishop kneels beside him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king kneels prostrate before the altar while a bishop kneels beside him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king, draped in a robe, kneels before a bishop who hands him a sword from the altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing on eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king, draped in a robe, kneels before a bishop who hands him a sword from the altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing on eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king kneels before the bishop who slides the previously presented sword into the scabbard worn by the king. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a king. The king kneels before the bishop who slides the previously presented sword into the scabbard worn by the king. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels before a bishop who annoints her hands and arms with the oil of catechumens. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels before a bishop who annoints her hands and arms with the oil of catechumens. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels before the bishop who reaches out to place a crown on her head. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels before the bishop who reaches out to place a crown on her head. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels behind the king who petitions the bishop to bless and crown her. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels behind the king who petitions the bishop to bless and crown her. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels before a bishop who is reciting a litany from a book of the Gospels held by an attendant. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing and coronation of a queen. The queen kneels before a bishop who is reciting a litany from a book of the Gospels held by an attendant. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope blessing travelers. The pope sits upon a horse, attendants holding a canopy above him, and holds his hand out to bless a trio of travelers while three bishops on horses watch. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope blessing travelers. The pope sits upon a horse, attendants holding a canopy above him, and holds his hand out to bless a trio of travelers while three bishops on horses watch. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing of a soldier or knight. The armored soldier or knight kneels before a bishop, holding his sword before him as the bishop takes hold of the hilt. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing on eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing of a soldier or knight. The armored soldier or knight kneels before a bishop, holding his sword before him as the bishop takes hold of the hilt. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing on eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing of a tabernacle for the Eucharist. A bishop raises a hand in blessing as the tabernacle sits upon an altar. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing of a tabernacle for the Eucharist. A bishop raises a hand in blessing as the tabernacle sits upon an altar. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing of a military standard. A soldier kneels and holds forward a banner, which a bishop holds to bless. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helments. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the blessing of a military standard. A soldier kneels and holds forward a banner, which a bishop holds to bless. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helments. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops who lay their hands upon his head as an assistant places a book of the Gospels upon his shoulders. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops who lay their hands upon his head as an assistant places a book of the Gospels upon his shoulders. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, one of whom marks the bishop elect's forehead with the sign of the cross in holy oil. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, one of whom marks the bishop elect's forehead with the sign of the cross in holy oil. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A set of three woodcuts depicting the coronation of a new pope (top), the proper method for the pope to travel, under a canopy with the bishops before him (center), and a scene of the pope blessing travelers (bottom). Each scene is flanked by a different pair of cherubs.

A set of three woodcuts depicting the coronation of a new pope (top), the proper method for the pope to travel, under a canopy with the bishops before him (center), and a scene of the pope blessing travelers (bottom). Each scene is flanked by a different pair of cherubs.

A woodcut depicting the coronation of a new pope. The pope sits on a dias as the papal crown is placed on his head and cardinals and bishops stand and watch. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring masks. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the coronation of a new pope. The pope sits on a dias as the papal crown is placed on his head and cardinals and bishops stand and watch. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring masks. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope and twelve cardinals sitting in conclave, a petitioner kneeling before them.

A woodcut depicting the pope and twelve cardinals sitting in conclave, a petitioner kneeling before them.

A woodcut depicting the dedication or consecration of a church. A bishop follows a procession of preists bearing a container of relics draped in ornate fabric to be placed inside the altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the dedication or consecration of a church. A bishop follows a procession of preists bearing a container of relics draped in ornate fabric to be placed inside the altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the dedication or consecration of a church. A bishop, aided by assistants, sprinkles holy water across an altar to bless it, using a hyssop branch. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the dedication or consecration of a church. A bishop, aided by assistants, sprinkles holy water across an altar to bless it, using a hyssop branch. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the dedication or consecration of a church. A bishop, aided by assistants, swings a censer across an altar, consecrating it with incense. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the dedication or consecration of a church. A bishop, aided by assistants, swings a censer across an altar, consecrating it with incense. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the rite of excommunication. The bishop sits surrounded by twelve priests in a public place, each with a lit candle in his hand, as he pronounces the anathema against the one to be excommunicated, after which all strike out their candles against the ground. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the rite of excommunication. The bishop sits surrounded by twelve priests in a public place, each with a lit candle in his hand, as he pronounces the anathema against the one to be excommunicated, after which all strike out their candles against the ground. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the celebration of Holy Saturday. A bishop presides as a deacon lights one candle from three and sings, “Lumen Christi” (“the light of Christ”), to which all reply,”Deo gratis” (“thanks be to God”). The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the celebration of Holy Saturday. A bishop presides as a deacon lights one candle from three and sings, “Lumen Christi” (“the light of Christ”), to which all reply,”Deo gratis” (“thanks be to God”). The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting Jesus' triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. Jesus rides a donkey with hand raised to bless the people as they lay palms before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails.

A woodcut depicting Jesus' triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. Jesus rides a donkey with hand raised to bless the people as they lay palms before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of sub-deacons. A bishop sits on a dias offering a chalice to an ordinee as the bishop's assistants bring forward additional vessels used in the ordination process. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of sub-deacons. A bishop sits on a dias offering a chalice to an ordinee as the bishop's assistants bring forward additional vessels used in the ordination process. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope, bisops, and cardinals dining at the Lateran Palace. The pope sits at his own table, with cardinals on his right, and bishops on his left. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope, bisops, and cardinals dining at the Lateran Palace. The pope sits at his own table, with cardinals on his right, and bishops on his left. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope travelling with a retinue of bishops. The pope rides a horse with attendents holding a canopy above his head while four bishops ride before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope travelling with a retinue of bishops. The pope rides a horse with attendents holding a canopy above his head while four bishops ride before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the public expulsion of penitents from the community of the church on Ash Wednesday. The penitents, wearing hair shirts and carrying candles, are led out of the church by a bishop and his retinue. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the public expulsion of penitents from the community of the church on Ash Wednesday. The penitents, wearing hair shirts and carrying candles, are led out of the church by a bishop and his retinue. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting funeral rites performed upon the death of a bishop. The body of the deceased bishop is laid on an ornate bier while five presiding bishops stand at each corner of the bier and at the head, offering prayers. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting funeral rites performed upon the death of a bishop. The body of the deceased bishop is laid on an ornate bier while five presiding bishops stand at each corner of the bier and at the head, offering prayers. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

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The title page to Sacrarvm caeremoniarvm sive Ritvvm ecclesiasticorvm S. Rom. ecclesiae. : libri tres including the printers mark of the Heirs of Luca, featuring a fleur-de-lis.

The title page to Sacrarvm caeremoniarvm sive Ritvvm ecclesiasticorvm S. Rom. ecclesiae. : libri tres including the printers mark of the Heirs of Luca, featuring a fleur-de-lis.