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 27
Angel of the reign of Elizabeth. Angels, (Gr. ayytKos, a messenger) in Chris-tian Art are represented in nine degrees, whichare divided into three categories. The first con-sists of Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones ; the i6 WORDS USED IX … Fig. 24. Anns of France with Angels as supporters. XIV. century. second of Dominations, Virtues, Powers ; andthe third of Princedoms, Archangels, and Angels.They are represented as young, to show theircontinued strength; winged as messengers ofspeed ; barefooted and girt to show their readi-ness ;…
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