A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1890)
Clement, Clara Erskine, 1834-1916 · Boston Houghton, Mifflin · leaf 135
over childbirth.The Jews believe him to be the chief of the angelic guards,and the keeper of the celestialtreasury. The Mohammedansregard liim as their patron saint,as their prophet believed him tobo his inspiring ajid instructingangel. Thus is he high in theregard of Jews, Christians, andthe… … Archangel Qabrtel. 118 LEGENDS AND STORIES In the earlier ones both the Angel and the Virgin are standing, andthe manner of the Vu*gin is expressive of humility and of reverencefor a superior being. She has been painted as kneeUng. But afterthe thirteenth century, she becomes the one to be exalted.…
Art and mythology · Christian art and symbolism
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