From angels and saints to prophets and martyrs — here is a treasury of Christian iconography. Selected from rare portfolios, this collection of over 250 sacred Christian motifs will spark ideas for an array of inspirational projects. The finely detailed, black-and-white illustrations depict... read more
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From angels and saints to prophets and martyrs — here is a treasury of Christian iconography. Selected from rare portfolios, this collection of over 250 sacred Christian motifs will spark ideas for an array of inspirational projects. The finely detailed, black-and-white illustrations depict scenes from the lives of the saints and a variety of biblical icons, including the Good Shepherd, the serpent in the Garden of Eden, the winged lion of St. Mark the Evangelist, and other divine imagery.
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