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: The Poesie

Scripture Reference:

• Song of Songs 6 (further images / scripture text)

Description: A child stands before a table filled with pearls. A banner reads NON EST HUIC SIMILIS REG (“this is not comparable to the king”) while a single pearl receives the sun under the banner UNA EST DILECTA MEA (“One is my beloved” from Song of Solomon 6). This image illustrates that the pearl that is the Virgin Mary is more valuable than earthly riches.

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