Book Title: Partheneia sacra ; or, The mysterious and delicious garden of the sacred parthens : symbolically set forth and enriched with pious devises and emblemes for the entertainement of devout soules ; contriued al to the honour of the incomparable virgin Maire / by H. A.

Author: Hawkins, Henry, 1571?-1646

Image Title: Platform of the Garden

Description: A castle and a large home flank a circular garden structure. Outside of the structure, there is a scene that includes a rainbow, a ship, and a sky motif. The garden and the flowers, plants, birds, insect and other animals within it, as well as the ship and other heavenly symbols represent different aspects of the Virgin Mary’s character. The engraver, Jacob van Langeren (ca 1525-1610), has placed his initials at the bottom center.

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