Book Title: Emblemes, by Fra. Quarles.

Author: Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644

Image Title: Desire to Leave

Scripture Reference:

• Philippians 1 (further images / scripture text)

Description: An angel is shown attempting to leave the world in order to go up to heaven however, the angel cannot due to the chain attached to their foot. The chain is attached to a globus cruciger, a symbol frequently used to symbolize God's dominion over the Earth.

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