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Preferred term

Glories, decoration  

Definition

  • Decorative elements in churches consisting of the Trinity, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Virgin or saints in an aureole or mandorla; may be surrounded by rays or clouds or angels; sometimes includes inscriptions

Entry terms

  • AUREOLES, DECORATION
  • HALOES, DECORATION
  • MANDORLAS, DECORATION

Notation

  • 113520

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-ZZ219FMC-P

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