Book Title: De symbolis heroicis, libri IX. Auctore Silvestro Petrasancta, Romano, è Soc. Iesu.

Author: Pietrasanta, Silvestro, 1590-1647

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Description: An angel is depicted as interacting with the mythological gods of Hermes and Aphrodite are shown holding a caduceus and an olive crown, respectively. At the feet of the gods are two sphinxes. The coat of arms and engravings in this book were designed by Silvestro Pietrasanta (1590-1647) .

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