The nine churchmen in full ecclesiastical regalia are saints and martyrs who were born in Spain, as is inscribed at the base of the panel: “QUI IN HISPANIA NATI SUNT”. Ranged in three tiers, all have ornamented haloes and wear copes. The three archbishops carry crosiers; the six bishops and abbots hold pastoral staffs. Scrolls identify each saint by name. From Anna Gray Bennett, "Five Centuries of Tapestry: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco" (San Francisco: Chronicle Books; The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1976; repr. 1992): pp. 26 - 28.