n the act of blessing. This symbol is usually surrounded by a nimbus, containing the three divine rays, a fourth ray is of very rare occurrence ; the place it would occupy is indeed usually covered by the wrist, but in the example, fig. 29, it may be seen that there is space sufficient for its… … expressive of the presence and interest of the Holy Trinity, has an evident completeness and propriety, which is certainly wanting if we can suppose the subject to represent merely the hand of the Father resting upon the cross of the Son, without any indication of the presence of the Holy Spirit.…
Nimbus (Art) · Christian art and symbolism
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