An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 168
emperors. Satan in miniatures ofthe 9th to 13th century wears a glory. Theearliest known Christian example is a gem ofSt. Martin of the early part of the 6th century.The glory round the head is properly the nimbusor aureole. The oblong glory surrounding thewhole person, called in Latin vesica… … Fig. 360. German enamelled stone-ware Cruche,date first half of the i6th century. three divine Persons of the Trinity, the gloryis often cruciform or triangular: the squarenimbus designates a person living at the timethe work was executed. In other instances it iscircular. Coloured glories are…
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