Medusa and Cupid

Book Title: Emblemes, by Fra. Quarles.

Author: Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644

Image Title: Medusa and Cupid

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Description: Both Medusa and Cupid attempt to grab the orb and the cross. Since Cupid cannot look at Medusa, he employs the use of a branch to guide the orb to his hands.

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