Lumen de Lumine, or A New Magicall Light

seed, which may grow Matthew 13:31–32

to be the greatest among
herbs. The sketch original: "Draught"
itself has nothing of na-
ture except what is under
the veil: I wish indeed
you might see her fine
bridal veil original: "Flammeo," a saffron or flame-colored veil worn by Roman brides; here it represents the outer beauty of Nature, but her face—
like that of the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation original: "Annuntiata," referring to the Virgin Mary. Vaughan suggests that Nature is so divine that her true face can only be depicted by a heavenly hand.—
awaits the brush original: "Pencil"
of an angel. I cannot say
this composition original: "Composure" deserves
your patronage, but give
me leave to make it my
opportunity, so that I may