14 that rays of light transmitted through certain natural crystals, gums, and liquids, arrange themselves in singular figures of varied form, but very generally corresponding with the rays found within the divine nimbus : the limbs … recent discovery in optics, and does not bear any analogy — beyond a cu¬ rious coincidence — with the rays in the divine nimbus ; the origin of which, may, it is presumed, be reasonably attributed to the sun seen through the veils, or with the half-closed eyes of humble worshippers. We venture,…
Nimbus (Art) · Christian art and symbolism
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