The history of Our Lord as exemplified in works of art : with that of His types, St. John the Baptist, and other persons of the Old and New Testament (1892)
Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 · London ; New York : Longmans, Green · leaf 114
first days, except in such cases as we have just instanced, were gradually omitted. The curious sculpture on the west front of the cathedral at Orvieto, executed, it is supposed, by followers of the Pisani, is perhaps the most important series of the Days of Crea¬ tion existing. Here, in some… … 24 Creation of Fishes and Birds. (Orvieto.) Here the Creator is seen attended by two angels, who accom¬ pany Him throughout, and seem, by their expression and actions, intended to suggest the emotions proper to the scene. Thus they hover behind Christ as He stands on the brink of a stream blessing…
Jesus Christ -- Art · Christian art and symbolism
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