Verita Eterne – Carlos Gregorio Rosignoli – 1694 | Illustrated Jesuit Devotional

Verita Eterne, Esposte In Lettioni Ordinate by Carlos Gregorio Rosignoli is a 1694 Jesuit devotional. Rosignoli, a Jesuit priest, prepared this text as a guide for spiritual growth through spiritual exercises. The book contains 16 full-page engraved plates depicting the life of Christ as well as allegorical scenes that reinforce its devotional purpose.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Verita Eterne, Esposte In Lettioni Ordinate principalmente Per li giorni degli Esercizj Spirituali
• Author(s): Carlos Gregorio Rosignoli
• Illustrator(s):
• Contributor(s):
• Publisher: Bologna, per Piermaria Monti
• Edition: 1694. [undated]
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Full vellum
• Size:  6 in x 3.5 in (15.2 cm x 8.9 cm)
• Collation: [14], 440, [2] pp.
• Illustrations: 16 full-page engravings
• Contents Include:
  • Full-page engravings depicting the life of Christ, many in allegorical scenes
  • Devotional lessons and spiritual exercises
• Provenance: provenance
• Reference(s): references

Condition:

Bound in vellum with a handwritten spine title. Binding is tight and secure. Covers show moderate staining. Pages are generally clean with mild expected aging. Engraved plates are strong and complete. Overall Very Good.

Why Collect This?

• Sixteen engraved plates depicting Christ’s life
• Original vellum binding with contemporary spine titling
• Attractive to collectors of early Catholic and Jesuit literature

Item Number: #29405