Christ in Glory

This Romanesque relief sculpture is just above the main side door of the Cathedral of St. Martin of Tour in Mainz. It is a very traditional depiction... more

by Sarah Loft

Title

Christ in Glory

Artist

Sarah Loft

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

This Romanesque relief sculpture is just above the main side door of the Cathedral of St. Martin of Tour in Mainz. It is a very traditional depiction of Christ enthroned in glory and attended by angels. His right hand is lifted in blessing and his feet are trampling the dragon/ serpent, the image of evil. A symbolic dove above him on the arch represents the Holy Spirit. The almond shaped mandorla surrounding the Christ figure is a traditional representation of the "uncreated" light of God. In a painting it would usually be blue.

Per Wikipedia: Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral (in German Mainzer Dom, Martinsdom or - officially - Der Hohe Dom zu Mainz) is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany. This 1000 year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.

Mainz Cathedral is predominantly Romanesque in style, but later exterior additions over many centuries have resulted in the appearance of various architectural influences seen today. It comprises three naves and stands under the patronage of Saint Martin of Tours.

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Featured in the Images That Excite You group, July 2015.

Featured in the Christian Theme Artwork group, November 2016.

Featured in the Churches group, June 2017.

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July 15th, 2015