Gloria
Christian single tradition · 2
Gloria is one of four figurines housed in the Layer Monument, representing Christian iconography integrated with symbolism from western esoteric traditions. The figurine is an example of Northern Mannerist sculpture from the Elizabethan era.
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When
- First attested
- 1500 CE
- Attested period
- 1500 – 1603
- Historical notes
- Figurine from the era of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) exemplifying Christian iconography integrated with alchemical and astrological symbolism.
Relationships
- allied with
- Vanity, Layer Quaternity
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“its four figurines housed in its two columns, Pax and Gloria, Vanitas and Labor, are relatively rare examples of Northern Mannerist sculpture extant in Britain”
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“The four figurines housed in the monument's pilasters, Pax and Gloria, Vanitas and Labor, (Peace, Glory, Vanity, Labor) are relatively rare examples of Northern Mannerist sculpture extant in Britain.”
#20199 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001