D. Francisci Baronii ac Manfredis De maiestate Panormitana libri IV
A 1630 Latin treatise on the nobility and majesty of Palermo, printed in Palermo by Alphonsus de Isola and held by the Getty Research Institute. Its pictures are small engraved heraldic coats of arms, each set in a shield with crowns, helmets, scrollwork, mantling and supporters, printed among the text. A designer could draw on their compact symmetrical cartouches, ribbon banners and ornamental framing for heraldic or emblem-style work.
