Paradin, C.; 1557
Claude Paradin, «Devises heroïqves», with woodcuts attributed to Bernard Salomon, published by Jean de Tournes and Guillaume Gazeau, second edition, first edition published in 1551, dedication dated January 15, 1556, 261 pages, Lyon, 1557.
Description
The book includes emblems that consist of a motto, mostly in Latin, with a few in French or Greek, a woodcut illustration, and an explanation in French. The emblems feature devices of kings and rulers, symbols from the Bible, classical history, and other sources.
The title page is framed within a grotesque ornamental border. The copy includes the signature of C.F. Lüdorf, handwritten, on the lower left corner of the title page verso. There is irregular pagination with misprinted page numbers, foxing, and narrow margins. The book does not include a table of contents.
Examples of the first mottos
- Nullis praefentior aether, page 7.
- Manet insontem grauis exitus, page 9.
- Secum seret omina mords, page 11.
- Hîc ratio tentandi aditus, page 12.
- Pignora cara sui, page 13.
- Animis illabere nostris, page 14.
- Fortuna fidem mutata nouauir, page 15.
- Nutrisco & extinguo, page 16.
- Monstrant Regibus astra viam, page 18.
- Donec totum impleat orbem, page 20.
- Immensi tremor Oceani, page 22.
- Vlcus auos Troix, page 25.
- Non sine causa, page 27.
- Plus outre, page 29.
- Imperium sine fine dedi, page 32.
- Inextricabilis error, page 34.
- Securitas altera, page 36.
- Dederit'ne viam casus'ue Deus'ue, page 38.
- Fortitudo eius Rhodum tenuit, page 39.
- Non inferiora secutus, page 41.
- Ance ferit, quam flamma micet, page 43.
- Precium non vile laborum, page 44.
Bibliographical reference of century XVI.
Classification: Symbolism, In black and white and French language.
The author is Paradin, Claude.
External link:
Internal resources: ParadinC1557.DevisesHeroiqves.pdf PDF format.
Araneta, lineage
Azure, a lion rampant Argent, in chief a mullet of four points Or; a bordure Gules charged with eight saltires couped Or.
Escudo de azur, un león rampante de plata, surmontado de un lucero de oro; una bordura de gules cargada de ocho sotueres de oro.
Coat of arms depicted by me, illuminated with lights and shadows, contoured in Sable, with an a semi-circular outer contour and with a freehand finishing.
These are the ancient arms of the lineage Araneta emblazoned by me. They are from the Basque Country and there is a branch in the Philippines. This star is known as mullet of four points.
Blazon keywords: Azure, Argent, Or, Gules, One, Eight, Lion, Rampant, Mullet of four points, Bordure, Saltire and Couped.
Style keywords: Outlined in sable, Illuminated, Semi-circular and Freehand.
Classification: Personal, Lineage, Interpreted, Boa and Coat of arms.
Bearer: Araneta, lineage.
Argudo of Guipuzcoa, lineage
Argent, two wolves passant, in pale Sable, langued Gules; on a bordure Azure, eight mullets Or.
Escudo de plata, dos lobos pasantes, en palo de sable, lampasados de gules; en una bordura de azur, ocho estrellas de oro.
Heraldic device and with a freehand finishing.
Ancient arms of the lineage Argudo from Guipuzcoa emblazoned by me.
Categories: Freehand, Coat of arms, Lineage, Wolf, Passant, Bordure and Mullet.
Rui J. Vaz, plain tincture
Party per pale Azure and Gules, overall a lion rampant Argent, winged Or, grasping in his dexter forepaw a sword erect Or.
Coat of arms painted by me, in flat tinctures, contoured in Sable, with an a semi-circular outer contour and with a texturized finishing.
Coat of arms of the family of Rui J. Vaz, US, designed by him and emblazoned by me.
Blazon keywords: Azure, Gules, Argent, Or, One, Party per pale, Overall, Lion, Rampant, Winged, Grasping, Dexter, Forepaw, Sword and Erect.
Style keywords: Outlined in sable, Plain tincture and Semi-circular.
Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Boa and Coat of arms.
Bearer: Vaz, Rui J..
Vaz, Rui J.
Party per pale Azure and Gules, overall a lion rampant Argent, winged Or, grasping in his dexter forepaw a sword erect Or.
Escudo partido de azur y gules, brochante sobre el todo un león rampante de plata, alado de oro, teniendo en su garra diestra una espada alzada de oro.
Arms emblazoned by me, highlighted with lights and shadows, outlined in Sable, with an a semi-circular outer contour and with a leather finish.
Blazon keywords: Azure, Gules, Argent, Or, One, Party per pale, Overall, Lion, Rampant, Winged, Grasping, Dexter, Forepaw, Sword and Erect.
Style keywords: Outlined in sable, Illuminated, Semi-circular and Leather.
Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Boa and Coat of arms.
Bearer: Vaz, Rui J..
Rui J. Vaz
Party per pale Azure and Gules, overall a lion rampant Argent, winged Or, grasping in his dexter forepaw a sword erect Or. Motto: «Audacia,Veritas et Libertas».
Escudo partido de azur y gules, brochante sobre el todo un león rampante de plata, alado de oro, teniendo en su garra diestra una espada alzada de oro. Motto: «Audacia,Veritas et Libertas».
Arms depicted by me, illuminated with lights and shadows, outlined in Sable, with a semi-circular external shape and with a leather finishing.
Blazon keywords: Azure, Gules, Argent, Or, One, Party per pale, Overall, Lion, Rampant, Winged, Grasping, Dexter, Forepaw, Sword, Erect and Motto.
Style keywords: Outlined in sable, Illuminated, Semi-circular and Leather.
Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Boa and Coat of arms.
Bearer: Vaz, Rui J..
Rui J. Vaz, structured and parallel blazons
Coat of arms of the family of Rui J. Vaz, US, designed by him and emblazoned by me, with the blazon written in English and Spanish in a structured way to observe the parallelism between both forms.
| Party per pale Azure and Gules, overall a lion rampant Argent, winged Or, grasping in his dexter forepaw a sword erect Or. Crest: Upon a helm lined Gules, its bevor charged with a Latin cross patty and pierced with a Latin cross, and with - a wreath Argent and Gules, a dexter winged forepaw Or, grasping an escutcheon quarterly: 1 Azure, a god Garuda sejant Argent; 2 Gules, a castle triple-towered Or, masoned Sable; 3 Argent, six pallets Gules; 4 Azure, five plates. Mantling: Gules doubled Argent. | Escudo partido de azur y gules, brochante sobre el todo un león rampante de plata, alado de oro, teniendo en su garra diestra una espada alzada de oro. Timbrado de un yelmo forrado de gules, su babera cargada de una cruz latina patada y perforada de una cruz latina, y adornado de dos lambrequines de gules doblados de plata, un burelete de plata y gules, cimado de una garra alada de oro teniendo un escudete cuartelado: 1 de azur, un dios Garuda sentado de plata; 2 de gules, un castillo de oro, mazonado de sable; 3 de plata, seis palos de gules; 4 de azur, cinco bezantes de plata. - |
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Blazon keywords: Azure, Gules, Argent, Or, One, Six, Five, Party per pale, Overall, Lion, Rampant, Winged, Grasping, Dexter, Forepaw, Sword, Erect, Crest and mantling, Crest, Upon (wreath), Helm, Lined, Bevor, Charged, Latin cross patty, Pierced, Latin cross, Wreath, Escutcheon, Quarterly, Garuda, Sejant, Castle, Triple-towered, Masoned, Pallet, Plate, Mantling and Doubled.
Style keywords: Outlined in sable, Plain tincture, Semi-circular and Leather.
Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Structured and parallel blazons, Boa and Coat of arms.
Bearer: Vaz, Rui J..
Sigue por: Crest and mantling of the family of Rui J. Vaz.
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Language
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Categories of heraldry
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Divisions of the field
- Without divisions
- Party per pale
- Party per fess
- Party per bend sinister
- Tierce
- Tierce sinister
- Tierced per bend
- Quarterly
- Quarterly per saltire
- Gyronny
- Party per fess, the chief per pale
- Party per pale, the sinister per fess
- Party per fess, the base per pale
- Party per pale, the dexter per fess
- Party per chevron
- Enté en point
- Flanched
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Metals
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Colours
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Furs
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Other tinctures
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Ordinaries and sub-ordinaries
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Diminutives of the ordinaries
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Other charges
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Charges from Nature
Eagle, Bald eagle, Eagle claw, Dorsal fin, Tail fin, Two hands clasped, Lark, Tree, Trunk, Rainbow, Atom, Barbel, Acorn, Arm, Owl, Horse, Head, Thistle, Kapok tree, Stag, Doe, Crescent, Increscent, Tail, Heart, Roe deer, Neck, Roe deers' attires, Raven, Dolphin, Diamond, Tooth, Elephant, Emerald, Starling, Mullet, Mullet of four points, Star of David, Estoile, Male figure, Fleur de lis, Hop cone, Puffin, Ash, Claw, Talons, Goose, Heron, Seagull, Pomegranate, Sunflower, Falcon, Leaf, Boar, Goldfinch, Laurel, Barn owl, Lion, Lioness, Lion passant, Leopard, Lion rampant guardant, Lynx, Lily, Flame, Wolf, She-wolf, Hand, Apple, Martlet, Wing, Two wings in vol, Covert, Mount, Trimount, Fly, Wrist, Olive tree, Orbital, Bear, Palm frond, Palm tree, Dove, Poplar leaf, Paw, Forepaw, Peacock, Chest, Pelican, Pelican in her piety, Dog, Brach hound, Fish, Hoof, Beak, Quill, Cinquefoil, Quetzal, Branch, Caboshed, Oak, Holm oak, Rose, Double rose, Serpent, Sun in splendour, Ray of the sun, Stem, Badger, Wheat, Wheat spike, Bull, Tulip, Udder, Escallop and Fox.
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Artificial charges
Halberd, Plough share, Ace of spades, Anchor, Cyclamor, Torch, Arch, Harp, Non-classic artifact, Crozier, Ship, Beret, Grenade, Ecclesiastical cap, Chain, Covered cup, Bell tower, Cannon dismounted, Carbuncle, Castle, Clarion, Nail, Cord, Dagger, Key ward, Turret, With a turret, Sword, Sabre, Scroll, Arrow, Garb, Gauntlet, Axe, Buckle, Spear, Spear's head, Letter, Book, Open book, Page, Line, Key, Four crescents joined millsailwise, Hammer, Menorah, Number, Knot, Celtic Trinity knot, Parchment, Piano, Millstone, Millrind, Millwheel, Clay pot, Bridge, Hourglass, Chess rooks, Compass rose, Rosette of acanthus leaves, Mullet of six points pierced, Broken, Portcullis, Wheel, Wagon-wheel, Symbol, Sackbut, Drum, Tower, Trident, Trumpet, Double vajra and Anvil.
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Immaterial charges
Angel, Heart enflamed, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Paschal lamb, Dragon, Wyvern, Phoenix, Garuda, Griffin, Sea-griffin, Winged hand, Our Lady of Mercy, Pegasus, Saint George, Trinity, Triton, Golden fleece, Unicorn and Ouroboros.
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External elements
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Heraldic creations
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References
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Formats
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Keywords on this page
Winged, Azure, Bevor, Plate, Boa, Bordure, Overall, Wreath, Charged, Castle, Upon (wreath), Crest, Five, Latin cross, Latin cross patty, Quarterly, Triple-towered, Outlined in sable, Dexter, Doubled, Erect, Escutcheon, Coat of arms, Sword, Lined, Garuda, Personal, Gules, Illuminated, Interpreted, Mantling, Lion, Lineage, Masoned, Semi-circular, Or, Party per pale, Forepaw, Pierced, Leather, Argent, Rampant, Six, Sejant, Grasping, Crest and mantling, Plain tincture, One and Vaz, Rui J..