mandorla 1

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a vesica piscis shaped aureola which surrounds the figures of Christ and the Virgin Mary in traditional Christian art.

  • 1.In a famous romanesque fresco of Christ in Glory at Sant Climent de Taüll the inscription "Ego Sum Lux Mundi" is incorporated in the Mandorla design.

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