Book Title: Him[m]lische Nachtigall : singend gottseelige Begirden, der büssend- heilig- und verliebten Seel, nach denen drey Weegen der Reinigung, Erleuchtung, und Vereinigung mit Gott / [Herman Hugo]. Jn hoch-teutscher Sprach verfasst, und mit anmuthigen Kupffern gezieret, durch Joan. Christoph. Hainzmann, Med. D.

Author: Hugo, Herman, 1588-1629

Image Title: Frontispiece

Scripture Reference:

• Song of Songs 4 (further images / scripture text)

Description: This frontispiece features three figures: a demon at the base and two cherubs with ribbon and Latin inscription, VENI SPONSA DE LIBANO CORONABERIS (“Come, O’ my bride from Lebanon, you shall be crowned”) SED MILERENTIS (“but those on whom [God] has mercy”), which is a likely combination of the Latin Vulgate of Song of Songs 4:8 and Romans 9:16. The engraver’s name, Melchior Kusell, is located in the lower right.

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