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 214
o bear the unspeak¬ able tidings aloft, while one yet lingers a moment to kiss the dead hand. We give a woodcut (No. 191). Duccio, too, has evidently felt the absurdity of the conventional terminations, and though not venturing to give the feet, has yet so disposed the drapery as to hide the… … Church of the Quattro Incoronati at Dome, where an angel is taking off the crown of thorns and putting on a real crown. We give the illustration (No. 192). This is an early fresco, date 1248. (As regards the crowned figures of the crucified Saviour, see chapter ‘ Crucifix ’). A striking and…
Jesus Christ -- Art · Christian art and symbolism
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