#Christian Iconography

[bryqe]

“Jesus Christ on a plastic sign”

— charli xcx, “everything is romantic”, brat (2024)

© bryqe

[cuties-in-codices]

androgynous christ

in john ridewall's "fulgentius metaforalis", bavaria, c. 1424

source: Vatican, Bibl. Apostolica Vaticana, Pal. lat. 1066, fol. 243r

[bebemoon]

look for the name MARY GRACE (requested by @ratsandfashion) | enfants riches déprimés layered muslin baby doll dress w/ red text embroidery along skirt (s/s 2o22), brokenheirlooms (on etsy) handmade black onyx bead and blood red glass bead garnet rosary necklace w/ antique doll inside sacred heart pendant, dark tales "floating candles" limited halloween edition eau de parfum (frankincense, linen, candlewax, amber, violet, moss, vanilla), antique victorian-era lace-up black leather heeled boots, antique prayer book w/ gilded page edges and side lock (locking mechanism is missing) (c. 191o's), antique cilice and fabric belt choker (instrument of penance) (18th cent.)

[desillutionbitch]

Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna, 5th century.

Theodosius's daughter, Galla Placidia, is forcibly married to the successor of the Visigoth king Alaric who dies quickly. She was returned to her brother Honorius who married her by force in 416 with a of his generals who dies. From there, she joins Arcadius in Constantinople to escape Honorius who wants to marry her by force. She returns to Ravenna to ensure the regency of her son, the future Valentinian III. She is behind the construction of several buildings in Ravenna.

This mausoleum is near the basilica of the Holy Cross, where the relic of Saint Laurent remains, making the mausoleum an ad sanctos burial. But there is no certainty that Galla Placidia rests there.

The structure of the mausoleum is designed in the shape of a cross, with a high drum supporting a central dome. Pediments are created on the arms of the cross, with one branch being slightly longer than the others.

The interior decorations are extremely rich, featuring precious marble paneling and mosaic decorations on a blue background. The windows are obstructed by alabaster panels that diffuse a golden light inside the structure.

Winged animals represents the evangelists and decorative elements includes rosettes, scrolls, and deer drinking from water sources. The lunette portrays Christ with youthful features, wearing a gold mantle and a purple laticlave (a broad stripe indicating senatorial rank). The good shepherd representation is an archaic iconography that dates back to the 3rd century, often accompanying the deceased.

In front of the representation of the Christ is the depiction of saints with iconography summarizing episodes from their lives, featuring cabinets with four books symbolizing the Gospels. Iron grilles with a brazier symbolize Saint Lawrence, who is dressed in white, holding scriptures, and leaning on a jeweled cross.

Saint Lawrence's History : A 3rd-century deacon of Pope Sixtus II, who was persecuted along with the pope and other deacons but not initially arrested. Saint Lawrence was eventually arrested and condemned to the torture of the gridiron when he refused to hand over the Church's treasures. The depiction of Saint Lawrence’s story in three stages, rather than a singular scene of martyrdom.

[edoelaphos]

The Holy Mother of gamblers but now shaded, had to try some new brushes and I honestly loved them

[psalmlover]

baby mary icon <33

[bitterhotmess]

[nsfwbible]

The Angel of Meat

an oil on panel painting from 1998 by Mark Ryden

[ephemeral-lace]

A priest-style outfit with a real military uniform that is an ancestor's relic. Every day we introduce stylish ladies who gather at the "Shining Celestial Holy Maiden Tea Party"!

Joseph Taro (Born in Tokyo, living in Kanagawa Prefecture) 56 years old, civil servant, 159 cm Today's fashion theme ● Father Cloak ● At the second-hand clothing store Jacket, pants, ● relics of ancestors Necklaces, rings, bracelets ● Handmade

[venus-online]

[littlestfallenangel]

The Child is tormented, put on trial, and sentenced to death. And the Mother mourns.

This transition from The Crucifixion to La Pietà is stunning. It took me awhile to realize what it was.

[cuties-in-codices]

the face of jesus on veronica's veil

15th and 16th century manuscripts illustrations

sources: Munich, BSB, Cgm 8010(2, fol. 68v // Karlsruhe, BLB, Cod. Karlsruhe 439, fol. 1v // Paris, BnF, Latin 1171, fol. 70v // Lausanne, Bibl. cantonale et universitaire, TP 2858, fol. 110v // Munich, BSB, Cgm 7251, fol. 231r // Karlsruhe, BLB, Cod. Donaueschingen 106, fol. 69r // Hermetschwil, Benediktinerinnenkloster, Cod. membr. 35, fol. 73v

[kirawrart]

An updated ref sheet for a very old character, Ishmael! I never used him for much, but he continues to be my most popular OC on Art Fight ♥

[sallyrooneygf]

Michelangelo, Pietà, c. 1499 // Caravaggio, The Entombment of Christ, 1603

[desillutionbitch]

Book of Kells, circa 800, Dublin, Trinity College

There is two notable exception in the abstraction of the art of the Germanic peoples during the first centuries of the Middle Ages : Ireland and Great Brittany. These two islands are less affected by invasions and therefore retain the heritage of ancient culture, notably the technique of illumination. This heritage mixes with a background Celtic, Saxon and Scandinavian elements. The constant exchanges between Ireland and Great Britain which gave birth to a style : islander art. Human representation still remains very very rare. There is therefore the creation of two arts which are nourished of exchanges. This style is mainly composed of ornaments and interlacing which we see flourishing in books and manuscripts or works of goldsmithing. Irish art nevertheless penetrates the entire continent thanks to the dynamism of Irish Christianity which will found monasteries all over Gaul.

[edoelaphos]

The Holy Father of gambling is now completed too

Should have been for the 26th but… it’s finished now ok…