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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 174
rors. 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 projjerly the nimbusor aureole. The oblong glory surrounding thewhole person, called in Latin vesica piscis… … Fig. 360. Grriiian enaniollcd stone-ware Criichedate first half of the 16th 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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