Up high, among the clouds, a woman dressed in shining white clothes (Divine Wisdom) holds a scepter and a globe, which symbolize her ruling over the whole universe. On her head the flames of the Holy Trinity are burning; at her feet lies a naked young woman (Truth), who receives light from looking straight at her.

The armored young man symbolizes human intellect, once free from the shackles of ignorance (here alluded to by the rope). Maths (or Prudence, according to Lami) sheds light on him through her mirror, thus meaning that knowledge is not born from within, but must be gained by studying. Theology stretches out one hand at him while pointing to God with the other. Meanwhile, Philosophy attaches wings to his shoulders. This image should be compared with MS. Ricc. 2778, f. 360v.

Two putti (i.e., small angels) hold an inscription bearing an appropriate verse by Petrarch: “Raising our human intellect heavenward”. Another two putti distil herbs and flowers, thus showing that our mind (by understanding the essence of God’s creation) manages to attain divinity (which is invisible) through what is visible. The rocky landscape in the background alludes to the difficulties that we must overcome on the path to knowledge.