Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture (1913)
Collins, Arthur H · London : Sir I. Pitman · leaf 134
hn Alcock was Bishopof Ely between 1486 and 1501. The dove appears in the catacombs witha varying significance. Sometimes it repre-sents the soul of the departed Christian.Similarly Mrs. Jameson remarks that inpictures of dying martyrs a dove is shownissuing from the mouth. More frequently, when… … 31a
Christian art and symbolism · Animals in art · Church architecture -- Details · Church decoration and ornament
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