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:

• Genesis 1 (further images / scripture text)

Description: The Holy Spirit in the form of the dove flies over the sea. The sun and moon shine above. A Latin inscription reads SPIRITUS DOMINI FEREBATUR SUPER AQUAS (“and the spirit of God moved upon the waters” from Genesis 1). Here the waters symbolize the Virgin Mary as they become fruitful due to the presence of the Holy Spirit.

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