Philippic Histories

An elaborate allegorical frontispiece engraving. At the top, a winged figure representing Fame or Victory flies among clouds, blowing a trumpet and holding a shield featuring a Gorgon's head. In the center, a standing female figure stands upon a globe; she holds a long banner and gestures toward a shield or tablet displaying a coat of arms featuring two flaming braziers over crossed swords. To the bottom left, a seated female figure holds an open volume. Behind her stand two other women, one wearing a helmet (likely Minerva). In the background on the left, a scene under a canopy shows several figures gathered around a table. On the right background, a city is depicted under a smoky sky, and a cave entrance below shows figures, including a skeleton representing Death aiming a bow at a fleeing person. At the bottom right, a heap of military trophies including shields, helmets, and standards is depicted. The artist's signature is located at the bottom right corner of the main frame.