- Rhetorica Christiana by Fray Diego de Valades. 1579

Note: J64
Object Name: Rhetorica Christiana
Creation Date: 1579
Culture: Mexican Colonial
Location: Mexico
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Image source: Photo by Manuel Aguilar. Courtesy Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, University of Texas at Austin
EccIesiastic Hierarchy

This drawing clearly shows that the Supreme authority resides in the Roman Pope and from him, a derivation (tree-like structures) of different ramifications of Ecclesiastic hierarchy is developed. Hell is depicted at the bottom of illustration to serve as a reminder to those who do not follow the Papal orders or demands.

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