Posted by Noel S. McFerran on 5/6/2012, 1:46:33
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I'm looking at an engraving on a title page of a book. It has the arms of Grand Duke Francesco I of Tuscany impaled with those of his second wife Bianca Cappello. The supporter on one side is Justice. On the other side is a female figure holding the papal ombrellino and crossed keys (as seen on Papal State coins during a papal interregnum). I'm wondering if this second supporter is a reference to some papal office held by Francesco I. Any ideas? - Noel S. McFerran