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The grotesque in church art (1899)

Wildridge, T. Tindall (Thomas Tindall) · London, W. Andrews · leaf 228

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THE FOX IN CHURCH ART. ZF annexed, is of black basaltic marble, similar to that of the font of the church, which is of the type generally considered to be Norman, and to have been imported ready made from … table, its injustice under the pretext of egal laws, its expedient lying, the immunity from punishment afforded by riches, the absolute yet revolution-fearing power of the sovereign, the helplessness of nobles single-handed, and the general influence of religion thrown over everything,

Art, European · Grotesque · Christian art and symbolism · Church decoration and ornament

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