Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

l’Ordre du Sainct Esprit
France, between 1583 and 1585
MS M.927. Fol. 032r

See more information »

Heraldry, French: Jean de Vienne -- Escutcheon decorated with the heraldry of Jean de Vienne: gules an eagle displayed or, on breast charged with escallop argent
; surrounded by two collars one knotted and interspersed with scallop shells of the Order of the Holy Spirit, and one of interlocking M's alternating with fleur de lis of the Order of Saint Michael, oval medallion of Archangel Michael (transfixing dragon?) and Maltese Cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit in which is dove; above all, crest, out of torse on helmet, half-figure of eagle displayed, scrolling foliage. Supporters, pair of lions rampant.