Book Title: Emblemes, by Fra. Quarles.

Author: Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644

Image Title: Power 

Scripture Reference:

• 1 John 2 (further images / scripture text)

Description: Four individuals are shown attempting to grasp the orb and the cross, which symbolizes power. The woman in the image, who may symbolize Queen Elizabeth I, is the one who ends up holding the cross, and therefore the power.

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