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A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of sub-deacons. A bishop sits on a dias offering a chalice to an ordinee as the bishop's assistants bring forward additional vessels used in the ordination process. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a monk having been raised to the rank of abbot. The new abbot sits across from the bishop wearing his new vestments and cope, and is examined. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. This woodcut is reused all throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop blessing a new cross on a church altar. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the coronation of a new pope. The pope sits on a dias as the papal crown is placed on his head and cardinals and bishops stand and watch. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring masks. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop leading the proceedings of a synod or council gathering. The bishop stands before an altar, leading the gathered, kneeling priests in prayer. The scene is flanked by decorative scrollwork featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop visiting a parish church. The bishop sits on a dias while the local congregation gathers around to hear why he has come. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering. A bishop sits in the center of a group of priests as an archdeacon reads prom the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused several times throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope and twelve cardinals sitting in conclave, a petitioner kneeling before them.

A set of three woodcuts depicting the coronation of a new pope (top), the proper method for the pope to travel, under a canopy with the bishops before him (center), and a scene of the pope blessing travelers (bottom). Each scene is flanked by a different pair of cherubs.

The title page to Sacrarvm caeremoniarvm sive Ritvvm ecclesiasticorvm S. Rom. ecclesiae. : libri tres including the printers mark of the Heirs of Luca, featuring a fleur-de-lis.

An engraving depicting the torture of Huguenots in Poitou. The image shows a man bound and forced to drink through a funnel (bottom right), a man having his hand boiled (center left), and a man forced to inhale smoke from a pipe (background center).

An engraving depicting the persecution, torture, and murder of Huguenots in Niort. The image shows a man being buried alive (bottom left), a woman being beaten (bottom right), a man being dropped into a well (bottom center), and people being hanged and beaten (background left).

An engraving depicting the persecution and disposession of the Huguenots. The image shows a group of Huguenots being arrested (foreground) while a church and town are destroyed (background).