Iconography in paintings
Since we have some pretty bright fellows around here I thought I would ask.
What exactly do the halos painted around Jesus and other holy figures signify? What was the intent of the painter who put them there? A friend of mine asked me to find out.
I'm Googling away trying to find out, but I'm sure someone here already knows far more than me.
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Re: Iconography in paintings
What you are looking for is called a Nimbus and because it would take some time to type up a decent explanation; I’ll provide you with a link: Nimbus
Enjoy!
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Re: Iconography in paintings
I seem to remember that it wasnt just used in Christian paintings, it was also used by Roman artists to signify the importance of the subject. Sort of like a pointer.
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Re: Iconography in paintings
I beleave it is the light of the Holy Spirit. Only saints have the light.
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