Friday 18 January 2013

Mandorle (mandorla)

An oval, almond shaped aureole surrounding the body of Christ.  
This ceiling painting can be found in the chœur (choir) of the Saint-Ferréol in Curgy.
See also Christ en gloire, Christ en majesté, gloire en majesté.


Saint-Ferréol - Curgy

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