The Pentacles
Français 25314 · the portrait pentacle on page93
A haloed, bearded bust represents the portrait of the Eternal. Its French caption attributes power to constrain spirits and tame earthly creatures to the pentacle. [1]
French manuscript, BnF Français 25314; digitized original · BnF Français25314, manuscript p93, public scan54
Pentacle profile
- Tradition and Group
- French [1]
- Position within the Set
- BnF Français25314, manuscript p93, public scan54 [1]
- Attributed Purpose
- The French caption attributes power to constrain spirits and tame earthly creatures to a pentacle representing the portrait of the Eternal. [1]
- Design
- A haloed, bearded human bust occupies the central circle. A cross and Latin words appear between the surrounding circular boundaries. [1]