The romance of symbolism and its relation to church ornament and architecture (1909)
Heath, Sidney, 1872- · London : F. Griffiths · leaf 159
The Symbols of God the Father 117 declaration of S. John, no doubt accounts for the fact that until the close of the 13th century, there are very few portraits of the Father as distinct from those of the Son. THE HAND. During the first eight centuries and even as late as the 1 2th century, in all… … which rays of light issue, extended ; which form is said to be symbolical of Divine grace and favour. As a rule, however, the Hand is depicted in the act of blessing, giving either the Greek or the Latin benediction, between which there is a great difference. THE GREEK AND LATIN BENEDICTIONS. The…
Christian art and symbolism · Church architecture · Church decoration and ornament
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