De symbolis heroicis libri IX

<p><i>De symbolis heroicis libri IX</i> published in 1633 is a comprehensive study of heroic symbols by Silvestro Pietrasanta printed by Balthasar Moretus. Written in Latin the nine books explore the meaning and usage of various emblems and symbols prevalent in Renaissance and early modern heraldry and iconography. This work provides valuable insights into the visual language of the period offering a detailed examination of the symbolic representations used to convey power virtue and identity. A key resource for scholars of intellectual history art history and Renaissance studies De symbolis heroicis remains a significant contribution to understanding the cultural and artistic landscape of 17th-century Europe.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>