Title

Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction

Caption

Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction. The stalk of the tree divides into the three main parts of Rhetoric- 'Causa', 'Oratio' and 'Material', while the leaves symbolise the sub-divisions of each part. Dated 12th Century

Date

12th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A26_498

License type

Rights managed

Available size

25,5Mb (2,0Mb) / 9,5in x 10,5in / 2836 x 3140 (300dpi)

Keywords

Illustration Rhetoric giving instruction Rhetorical ad Herennium stalk Tree Rhetoric Causa Oratio Material leaves symbolism Symbol Middle Ages Mediaeval 12th Century