Semi-circular outline in almond shape used as a decorative motif and derived from Greek or Roman prototypes.
an, often pointed, oval surrounding the figure of a sacred person in iconography mantling (also lambrequin): the drapery of a coat of arms
painted or sculpted form, which enclosed a personage in order to enhance it. Having a symbolic value and usually used around the figure of Christ and, more rarely, around that of the Virgin Mary.
a design which is almond-shaped or round
an almond-shaped halo, which is often shown around Jesus' whole body, like this
an almond-shaped halo of light enclosing the whole of some sacred figures
The artistic interpretation of a halo or aura surrounding the head or body of holy figures. The shape is formed by the intersection of two circles.
The Italian word for almond. A large oval surrounding the figure of God, Christ, the Virgin Mary, or occasionally a saint, indicating divinity or holiness.
The artistic interpretation of a halo or aura surrounding the head of holy figures. An almond shaped motif often used in imagery of the Virgin, Christ or particular saints. Symbolically, the Mandorla has great significance within Medieval Christianity, and is related to the Vesica Pisces. The space which represents the shape of a Mandorla is the overlapping segment of two intersecting circles. In Christian context, the place where Heaven and Earth join as one, perhaps even the doorway between the two. Many cathedral portals feature Christ or the Virgin enthroned within a Mandorla frame.
Halo surrounding Buddhaâ€(tm)s body.
Greek for 'Almond'. An almond shaped aura of light surrounding scared figures.