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 Swan

Description: A mother swan and her two cygnets approach a plant as a cloud blows upon it. A Latin inscription reads HOC CYGNO VINCES, which translates to “this swan will conquer”. The mother swan is a symbol for the Virgin Mary and her cygnets represent the believers Mary protects and leads to the light. The engraver, Jacob van Langeren (ca 1525-1610), has placed his signature at the bottom center.

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