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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 29

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Angels, (Gr. &77eAoy, a messenger) in Chris-tian Art are represented in nine degrees, \vhichare divided into three categories. The first con-sists of Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones ; the i6 WORDS USED IN … Fig. ■J4. Arms of France vvilh Angels as supporters. XIV. century. second ot 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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