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vesica
[ vuh-sahy-kuh, -see-kuh, ves-i-kuh ]
vesica
/ ˈ±¹É›²õɪ°ìÉ™ /
noun
- anatomy a technical name for bladder
- (in medieval sculpture and painting) an aureole in the shape of a pointed oval
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of vesica1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of vesica1
Example Sentences
In the tympanum, within a vesica shaped panel, is sculptured our Lord in Glory, holding in His left hand a book and a cross, while the right is raised in the act of blessing.
Within the vesica piscis, artists usually represent the virgin herself, with or without the child; in the figure before us the child takes her place.
The north door at Ely, the whole of the surrounding stone-work of which is elaborately carved, is surmounted by the figure of the Lord enthroned within a vesica, while adoring angels kneel before Him.
This figure, also known as the vesica piscis, is common in ecclesiastical seals and as a glory or aureole in paintings of sculpture, surrounding figures of the Trinity, saints, &c.
Above these, on either side of a great vesica enclosing a representation of our Lord, are two shrines, one marked “Relics,†the other, which stands on the side of greater honour, is marked Scs.
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