Livret Emblemes de maistre Andre Alciati 1536

Andrea Alciato's *Livret Emblemes* from 1536 is a book of emblems, a popular genre in the 16th century that combined images with text to illustrate moral and philosophical ideas. This particular page from the book features a woodcut illustration depicting Hercules struggling with the Nemean Lion, a powerful creature that could not be pierced by any weapon. The image serves as an emblem for eloquence, as the text accompanying the illustration highlights the power of words to overcome even the greatest obstacles. This book was a popular work in its time, and Alciato's *Livret Emblemes* is considered to be a seminal work in the history of emblem books.