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Joachim of Fiore · 1605

A complex circular diagram titled "WHEEL" original: "ROTA" and "RVOTA" within an architectural frame. The diagram consists of concentric wheels. The outermost wheel contains Roman numerals I through XX. The inner sections contain various symbolic figures, including animals, humans, and celestial bodies, alongside the names of Popes such as Boniface IX and Pius III with their associated dates. A central wheel features a spoke design. The entire engraving is enclosed in a decorative floral border.
The slaughter: the sons of Balael Belial or wickedness will follow.
Tithes will be scattered in the shedding of blood.
Penitence will hold the footsteps of Simon Magus the sorcerer who attempted to buy spiritual power.
Confusion and error will be corrupted.
The pride of poverty: obedience, chastity, the destruction of gluttony, and the destruction of the Hypocrites.
Cutting: Hypocrisy will be held in abomination.
The slaughter: the sons of Balael Belial or wickedness will follow.
Power: the monasteries will return to the place of the Pastors.
Good grace: simony the selling of church offices will cease.
Power will be united.
Good prayer will distribute the treasure to the poor.
Good intention: charity will abound.
Pre-honoring: there will be concord.
Good opportunity: the sacred things of the living will cease.
Reverence and devotion will be increased.