A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1890)
Clement, Clara Erskine, 1834-1916 · Boston Houghton, Mifflin · leaf 64
f a bell isbelieved to overcome demons. The asperges, or rod for sprinklinghcly water, is a symbol of the same idea. The hog represents thesensuality and appetites which he conquered. Flames of fire un-der his feet, or a city or house burning, signify that he is a patronagainst fire, in this world… … ^ Pesillino. ) Florence Academy. At. Antony of Padua {Lai. Sanctus Antonius Tliaumatur-gus; ltd. Sant Antonio di Padova, H Santo ; Sp. San Antoniode Padua, Sol brillante de la Iglesia, Gloria de Portugal, etc., etc.).This saint was a Portuguese by birth. He berime a Franciscan,and stands in that…
Art and mythology · Christian art and symbolism
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