Halos (glories)

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Getty AAT: Physical Attributes Facet

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Descripción

Glories that comprise a circle, disk, series of lines, or rays of light with which the head of the sacred personage is surrounded. In Hellenistic and Roman art, halos are worn by the sun-god Helios and Roman emperors often appear with a crown of rays. The imagery was picked up in Christian art.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300375684

Otros términos

  • halo (glory) [en]
  • halo (gloria) [es]
  • nimbus [en]