Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

La vérité à la place des ombres
France, Paris, 1679
MS M.21 fol. 38r

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A plaque at the top bears the inscription: ECCE AGNUS DEI. A monstrance stands on a plinth within a tapestry curtained recess behind which is the cross and crown of thorns. On either side are emblems referring to the Passion, including a pitcher and basin, scourge, torch, hammer, pincers, lantern, ladder, banner inscribed SPOR, spear with sponge, spears, mace, halberds, sword, column, cock, and three dice. Below there is a quatrain. The frame consists of bands of burnished and dull gold.