Albrecht Dürer 1471 – 1528 The Descent of the Holy Spiritwoodcarving (13 × 10 cm) — 1510 British Museum, London This work is linked to Acts 2:2 A pigeon symbolises the Holy Spirit that descends on the apostles and on Mary. The tiny flames stand for the strange tongues that would be spoken. The image is one of 36 in Dürer's Small Passion series. Rate this work of art: |
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