Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1922)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.M.C.B.E · New York, Peter Eckler publishing company · leaf 143
hose peculiarities is, thatno amount of excitement stimulates the organ into what maybe called creative energy. It has long been a problem howsuch a state of apathy is brought about, but modern observa-■mr^ has proved that it is by the habitual use of weights.^nc^h homage is depicted in Picarts… … Figure 122. copied it from Spanheim, but gives no other reference. Itis apparently from a Greek medal, and has the wordCAMIIIN as an inscription. It is said to represent Juno,Sami, or Selenitis, with the sacred peplum. The figure isremarkable for showing the identity of the moon, thelozenge, and…
Symbolism · Christian art and symbolism
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