Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each have their own symbol as shown on the base of this lectern at Killerton Chapel in Devon.
Matthew is represented by an angel or a man.
Mark is represented by a lion.
Luke is represented by an ox.
John is represented by an eagle.
Very interesting that the authors of the 4 gospels are portrayed the same as the being that Ezekiel saw, and also is described bu John in revelation! I did a painting of these 4 flowing into each other.
ReplyDeleteI love wood sculptures. Have a great weekend.
Symbolism! How I love it! I have a small book "Symbol-Fibel" (in German) from 1957, a guide or help to understand medieval sculptures and paintings. I have learnt quite a few things from its pages.
ReplyDeleteThere's a similar set of carvings in the chapel at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight...lovely to see the glossy old wooden carvings.
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