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  • Frostispiece of Molanus, De historia sanctarum imaginum et picturarum (1617), Antwerp, Gasparus Bellerus

    Objects expressing sacrality



    Molanus explains that certain objects, such as the cross, the aureole, and the palm, can be used in images to express sacrality.

    Conflict
    Sacred vs. profane imagery
    Mention
    Leuven, 1617
    Subject
    Signs of sacrality