Saint Francis Borgia on a pedestal between two columns forming the monogram of Jesus, holding a crowned skull. Drawing.

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563390i
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Saint Francis Borgia on a pedestal between two columns forming the monogram of Jesus, holding a crowned skull. Drawing. Wellcome Collection. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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He stands in the monogram of Christ because it was the mark of the Society of Jesus, of which Francis Borgia was a member. The crown may represent the dukedom which he abandoned, the skull being a reminder of death

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1 drawing : pen and ink, with watercolour ; image 25.5 x 18.2 cm

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Wellcome Collection 563390i

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