27 in which the centre of the circular nimbus is placed above the apex of the head ; the three rays are seen to meet at this point, and present an appearance exactly similar to the … Fig. 50. ages bearing the world upon their heads in a similar manner.”* A reference to the engraving, which has been carefully reproduced, fig. 52, will show, that this ingenuous theory is altogether untenable. So far from our Lord supporting the world upon His head, He in fact rests His feet upon…
Nimbus (Art) · Christian art and symbolism
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