


Late Antique & Byzantine History
Procopius, Jordanes, Cassiodorus, Psellus — the historians of Rome's long afterlife
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This emblem, titled 'PHILOSOPHIA HERMETICA', depicts the 'pelican in her piety,' a traditional symbol of self-sacrifice and the alchemical process of purification. Below the pelican is a shield bearing four roses, likely representing the Rosicrucian or similar esoteric traditions associated with Hermetic philosophy during the early modern period.

This engraving serves as a bookplate for Leland Stanford Junior University, illustrating the institution's commitment to classical learning. It depicts an allegorical scene where a figure, likely representing Wisdom or Minerva, interacts with a kneeling individual, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge. The inclusion of a lamp and books further emphasizes the themes of enlightenment and academic study prevalent in early 20th-century university iconography.

This finely detailed engraving serves as the official bookplate for Leland Stanford Junior University. The scene depicts a neoclassical allegory, likely featuring Athena, the goddess of wisdom, symbolizing the university's commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and the preservation of historical texts like the Theodosian Code.
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