Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English architecture (1913)
Collins, Arthur H · London : Sir I. Pitman & sons,ltd. · leaf 58
eagle athis feet. Here we can see an allusion to ourSaviours words, Foxes have holes, etc.,in S. Matt. viii. 20. It has been supposed thatthe object of this particular carving is toinduce him who sees it to choose betweengood and evil. The carvings of the fox in friars garb areundoubtedly…
Christian art and symbolism · Animals in art · Church architecture · Church decoration and ornament
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