Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Les abus du monde
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.42 fol. 49r

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Allegory: League of Cambrai -- At top is two-headed eagle (representing Holy Roman Empire), and porcupine (representing Louis XII of France). Quills of the porcupine descend toward and transfix lion (representing Venice), seated on ground. Below are two dogs (representing Ferdinand of Aragon), beside oak tree (representing Pope Julius II). Figures are in landscape setting, in which is body of water with two ships.
Scene is surrounded by architectural frame, with garland.