Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

La vérité à la place des ombres
France, Paris, 1679
MS M.21 fol. 174r

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Below a plaque, framed in gold, with the inscription VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS there is a border with dolphins and scallop shells. Below, curtains drawn to the sides reveal two arches, framed by fluted columns, opening onto a mountainous landscape. At the center is a monstrance on a base decorated by Passion emblems including a chalice, two candlesticks, a cross, and a pitcher. At either side of the base emblems of the Passion include the column, banner inscribed SPOR, flaming torch, sponge, cross, Veronica’s veil, spears, halberds, purse, sword, and scourge. There is a quatrain below. Frame consists of bands of burnished and dull gold.