Religious art in France, XIII century; a study in mediaeval iconography and its sources of inspiration (1913)
Mâle, Emile, 1862-1954, Nussey, Dora · London, J. M. Dent; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 398
OF THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY the theologians justify the presence of these two new figures. Honorais of Autun remarks that the Virgin and St. John barely tasted death, for both were caught up by Christ, and were thus the first-fruits of the resurrection.' I should, however, be more disposed to believe… … I- ir,. 1/6. — Last |i h'MiNi ( Sanu-ScLmn at Ijordeaux) and they continued to hope that the Virgin and St. John would still be powerful intercessors who would save many a soul by their prayers. The artists were inspired by this belief which they shared, and in opposing grace to law they brought a…
Christian art and symbolism · Art · Art, Medieval
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