A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1890)
Clement, Clara Erskine, 1834-1916 · Boston Houghton, Mifflin · leaf 302
ow for any purpose.Now she was betrothed toThamyris, who loved herwith great devotion. Hermother, Theoclea, sent forthe youth and told him howintent the maiden was uponthe words of Paul; thatshe would neither eat nordrink ; and seemed to carefor nothing but what sheheard from the Apostle.Then… … (Lorenzo Costa.) St. Thecla. Thecla went to the prison and bribed the turnkey with her earrings,and the jailer with a silver looking-glass, and so gained admission toPaul. She sat at his feet and listened to his instructions, and kissedhis chains in her delight. Then when the governor heard all…
Art and mythology · Christian art and symbolism
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