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Religious symbol representing a ring of light around the head or whole body
disk of light that surrounds a person in works of art. The halo occurs in the iconography of many religions to indicate holy or sacred figures, and has
Halo_(religious_iconography)
Topics referred to by the same term
migraine or seizure Halo (religious iconography), glory, or aureola, a ring of light that surrounds a person in religious art Halo (optical phenomenon)
Aura
Branch of art history
Iconography, as a branch of art history, studies the identification, description and interpretation of the content of images: the subjects depicted, the
Iconography
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classified as the nimbostratus cloud. Nimbus also may refer to: Halo (religious iconography), also known as nimbus, a ring of light surrounding a person
Nimbus
Topics referred to by the same term
crystals Halo (religious iconography), a ring of light around the image of a head Halo (franchise), a sci-fi video game series (2001–present) Halo (video
Halo
Stylistic device used in ancient Roman art
Neptune Amphitrite Aphrodite or Venus Mars Tarpeia Vibia Sabina Halo (religious iconography) Aureola Aura (paranormal) Paul Rehak, Imperium and Cosmos: Augustus
Velificatio
Video game series
and Master Chief taking the role of Aeneas. The Halo franchise draws heavily from religious iconography and nomenclature. The Flood and especially the
Halo_(franchise)
Religious work of art in Christianity
gallery, at Ikonograph Iconography Guide – free e-learning site "On the Difference of Western Religious Art and Orthodox Iconography", by icon painter Paul
Icon
Palamist doctrine of seeing God's light
mysticism Divine illumination Divinization Enlightenment in Buddhism Halo (religious iconography) Holy Fire Mystical theology Nous Ohr (Kabbalah) Theophany Theosis
Uncreated_Light
Parapsychological and spiritual concept
Aureola Clairvoyance Confirmation bias Energy field disturbance Halo (religious iconography) Human Design Lesya List of topics characterized as pseudoscience
Aura_(paranormal)
Jain philosophical concept
fruits fallen on the ground sparing the tree. Aura (paranormal) Halo (religious iconography) Karma in Jainism Soul Dundas, Paul (2002). John Hinnels (ed
Lesya
Topics referred to by the same term
invented by Piet Hein (Denmark) A rare plural of nimbus or halo in religious iconography This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the
Nimbi
Work of visual art with a religious purpose
Early Modern Period, edited By Eva Frojmovic, BRILL, 2002 "Religious symbolism and iconography | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
Religious_image
Appearance of the Buddha
Attitude Meditation Attitude Naga Prok Attitude Buddhist art Halo (religious iconography) History of Buddhism Krishnan, Yuvraj. The Buddha Image: Its
Physical characteristics of the Buddha
Physical_characteristics_of_the_Buddha
Literary and religious metaphor
and religious metaphor traditionally represented in art first as a laurel wreath and later as a symbolic circle of stars (often a crown, tiara, halo or
Crown_of_Immortality
Siras-cakra) The head halo, or aureoles, of a Hindu deity (see also Halo (religious iconography)). Prabhavali The full-body halo, or aureoles, of a Hindu
Glossary_of_Hinduism_terms
Symbolic motif
Apocalypse, often found in modern Marian iconography. However, he did not suggest that the finished design held a religious meaning. Paul M. G. Lévy, the official
Circle_of_stars
Halo or radiance in art for holy persons
reddish-brown towards the edge. Halo Aureole effect Crown of Immortality Five Crowns Schiller, G. (1971). Iconography of Christian Art. Vol. I. London:
Aureola
Symbol
an eye, often enclosed in a triangle and surrounded by rays of light or a halo, intended to represent Providence, as the eye watches over the workers of
Eye_of_Providence
Popularized beard and haircut of Jesus Christ
This image has become an enduring archetype in Christian iconography and has influenced religious art, popular culture, and societal perceptions of Jesus
Jesus_look
Depiction of Jesus
In Christian iconography, Christ Pantocrator (Ancient Greek: Χριστὸς Παντοκράτωρ, lit. 'Christ the Almighty') is a specific depiction of Jesus. Pantocrator
Christ_Pantocrator
Christian symbol of authority
Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia. The cross laid over the globus
Globus_cruciger
Symbol representing the Sun
crosses, and spirals. In religious iconography, personifications of the Sun or solar attributes are often indicated by means of a halo or a radiate crown.
Solar_symbol
Symbol of Christianity
include the double-barred cross and perhaps the edge of Christ's hips and halo, and no background. More sculptural small crucifixes in metal relief are
Crucifix
Visual depictions of Prophet Muhammad
a halo is used. A halo or flame may surround only his head, but often his whole body, and in some images the body itself cannot be seen for the halo. This
Depictions_of_Muhammad
Jesus from other figures shown around him, which the use of a cruciform halo also achieves. Earlier images were much more varied. Images of Jesus tend
Depiction_of_Jesus
Metal cover protecting an icon
face and hands. Especially in older examples, the riza may cover only the halo of the subject and is then called a venets. Sometimes the riza includes a
Riza
Wooden or ivory statues that depict saints or angels
through canonical coronations. Santos remain a living tradition of religious iconography and folk art in Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and some other
Santo_(art)
Artistic representation of Mary
very prevalent in Christian iconography, divided into many traditional subtypes especially in Eastern Orthodox iconography, often known after the location
Madonna_(art)
1565 altarpiece by Lucas Cranach the Younger
Christ is shown with the traditional halo, but the apostles are represented as leading reformers, without halos. The altarpiece of the main church in
Last_Supper_(Cranach)
1632 painting by Diego Velázquez
in his slender body, that is covered by a small white loincloth. A narrow halo seems to originate from the figure itself. His face is resting on the chest
Christ_Crucified_(Velázquez)
Composite form of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati
Its iconography evolved and was perfected in the Gupta era. The Puranas and various iconographic treatises write about the mythology and iconography of
Ardhanarishvara
Painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
of Tiepolo's depictions of the Immaculate Conception. Note the triangular halo signifying the Trinity. Baroque art was meant to evoke emotion and passion
The Immaculate Conception (Tiepolo)
The_Immaculate_Conception_(Tiepolo)
Commons has media related to Symbols. Climate Clock Cultural icon Iconography Aureola Halo Speech scroll International common standards Logo Motif Notation
List_of_symbols
Emblem
deities. The emblem might have taken the form of a cosmological diagram haloed by typical sun rays, or a simple circle with typical sun rays. Because of
Surya_Majapahit
Topics referred to by the same term
(religion), in Judeo-Christian religious tradition, the manifestation of God's presence Glory (religious iconography) or halo, a crown, circle, or disk of
Glory
Discus weapon used by Vishnu
anthropomorphic iconography of Sudarshana, beginning from early expansion of the Bhagavata sect thus: "In contrast to the relatively simple religious function
Sudarshana_Chakra
Ancient Eastern Iranian goddess
Intangible Spirits and Graven Images: The Iconography of Deities in the Pre-Islamic Iranian World. Magical and Religious Literature of Late Antiquity. Leiden
Nana_(Bactrian_goddess)
Eastern Orthodox religious art
standards, these icons were integral to religious practices and cultural traditions in Russia. Over time, Russian iconography evolved, incorporating local styles
Russian_icons
Incarnation of Varuna
subsequent decades as the representative, unifying deity of the Sindhis. Iconography of Jhulelal varies widely. Sindhi Hindus worship Jhulelal at the Shrine
Jhulelal_(Hinduism)
Symbol of Mark the Evangelist
St. Mark as being one used specifically within religious badges to signify the saint, and to have a halo. Flag of the Republic of Venice (mid-14th century)
Lion_of_Saint_Mark
Religious themes in Madonna's work
of religious iconography are neither religious nor sacrilegious. During the release of her video of "Like a Prayer", it was reported that religious liberals
Madonna_and_religion
1486 painting by Carlo Crivelli
showing an artistic adaptation of the Annunciation. The Annunciation is a religious event described in the Bible which involves the archangel Gabriel appearing
The Annunciation, with Saint Emidius
The_Annunciation,_with_Saint_Emidius
Jewish and Christian motif signifying divine intervention
Sacramentary, c. 850, repeats the iconography of the ivory. Mosaic Baptism of Jesus from Daphni, c. 1100 Hand with halo in 13th century stained glass of
Hand_of_God_(art)
Painting by Caravaggio
ring halos. However, Jesus is the only figure who does not have a halo. Usually in Christian artwork, Jesus is depicted having the brightest halo in order
Madonna and Child with Saint Anne (Dei Palafrenieri)
Madonna_and_Child_with_Saint_Anne_(Dei_Palafrenieri)
One of Wisdom kings in Buddhism
Sanskrit: Kulikāla-rāja or Kṛkāla-rāja) coiled around it. The flaming nimbus or halo behind Acala is commonly known in Japanese as the "Garuda flame" (迦楼羅炎, karura-en)
Acala
Artistic representations of God the Father
Sarcophagus in the Vatican is the best known example. In isolated cases this iconography is found throughout the Middle Ages, and revived somewhat from the 15th
God_the_Father_in_Western_art
Painting by Mary Cassatt
glimpse of the domestic life of a mother and her child, evoking religious iconography from the Italian Renaissance. However, portrayals of a mother and
Mother_and_Child_(Cassatt)
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
emblem, in order to identify them. The study of these forms part of iconography in art history. They were particularly used so that the illiterate could
Saint_symbolism:_Saints_(A–H)
Christian bishop and saint (588–660)
of 1449 illustrating this article, since the removal of its overpainted halo in 1993, is now recognised in the Lehman Collection at the Metropolitan Museum
Saint_Eligius
any other repertoire of Christian iconography. The dove is a symbol of peace and purity. It can be found with a halo or celestial light. In one of the
Early Christian art and architecture
Early_Christian_art_and_architecture
Attribute identifying a saint in artworks
emblem, in order to identify them. The study of these forms part of iconography in art history. They were particularly used so that the illiterate could
Saint_symbolism
Avoidance of images of sentient beings in Islamic art
especially sensitive figures such as Muhammad. He is sometimes shown with a fiery halo hiding his face, head, or whole body, and from about 1500 is often shown
Aniconism_in_Islam
Christian artistic theme
the Ancient of Days, but this iconography became rare. When the Father is depicted in art, he is sometimes shown with a halo shaped like an equilateral triangle
The_Trinity_in_art
Painting by Raphael
combines religious iconography and beautiful landscapes to show both humanism and the teaching of the Catholic Church. The other religious symbol seen
La_belle_jardinière
Icons in Romanian Orthodoxy
high court, in contrast to the United States. Romanian icons commonly use a halo to indicate saints, and was used for the ghost in Shakespeare’s Hamlet as
Romanian_Orthodox_icons
Buddha statue discovered in 2018 and 2022
Paros and may also have been carved in Berenike itself. The statue has a halo around the head of the Buddha, decorated with the rays of the sun, and has
Berenike_Buddha
Large crucifix in Cologne, Germany
carved in oak, and painted and partially gilded – both have been renewed. The halo and cross-pieces are original, but the Baroque surround was added in 1683
Gero_Cross
Mexican new religious movement, female deity, and folk saint
Death'), often shortened to Santa Muerte (lit. 'Holy Death'), is a new religious movement, female deity, folk-Catholic saint, and folk saint in Mexican
Santa_Muerte
Figure in Japanese Buddhist tradition
bent down to pick up a few grains of rice that had fallen on the floor, a halo-like light surrounded her, convincing the ascetics that they had come upon
Otake_Dainichi_Nyorai
Sweat cloth relic of Saint Veronica
Station Religious Literacy (Stephen Prothero), HarperCollins Publishers, page 284 Matthew 9:20–22; Mark 5:25–34; Luke 8:43–48 G. Schiller, Iconography of Christian
Veil_of_Veronica
Title for Jesus
In Christian iconography, an Agnus Dei is a visual representation of Jesus as a lamb, since the Middle Ages, usually carrying a halo and holding a cross
Lamb_of_God
Painting by Cimabue
the large halo, long flowing hair, dark, angular faces and dramatic expressions. But in other respects it conforms to the strict iconography of the thirteenth
Crucifix (Cimabue, Santa Croce)
Crucifix_(Cimabue,_Santa_Croce)
Type of miniature in manuscripts
artists concerned. Perhaps because of the secular origins of the typology, haloes are less likely to be worn than in other types of image. The level of detail
Evangelist_portrait
12th-century Vishnu temple complex in Belur, Karnataka (Hoysala Empire era)
of Hindu iconography. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-0878-2. Ajay J. Sinha (2000). Imagining Architects: Creativity in the Religious Monuments
Chennakeshava_Temple,_Belur
Gold-covered statue of the Virgin and Child in Essen Cathedral, Germany
on the right back leg of the stool, as well as on the child's book and halo. The agrafe showing an eagle and seemingly pinning Mary's cloak is an early
Golden_Madonna_of_Essen
Variant of the Christian cross
lower crosspiece often appears in Byzantine Greek and Eastern European iconography, as well as in other Eastern Orthodox churches[citation needed]. In most
Patriarchal_cross
Iconographic depiction of Virgin Mary in Catholic Churches
dating from 432 to 40, just after the council, she is not yet shown with a halo, and she is also not shown in Nativity scenes at this date, though she is
Marian art in the Catholic Church
Marian_art_in_the_Catholic_Church
Bodhisattva
aborted fetuses in Japanese culture. Usually depicted as a monk with either a halo or a crown bearing images of the Five Tathāgatas around his shaved head,
Kṣitigarbha
Artistic syncretism between Classical Greece and Buddhist India
[citation needed] Mauryan art heavily influenced early Buddhist art and its iconography. This is evident in the art found throughout the Maurya Empire such as
Greco-Buddhist_art
Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Bucharest, Romania
Incarnation. The iconography of the councils is inspired by the monasteries of Bukovina, where this theme is well developed. The iconography in the choir-loft
National_Cathedral_of_Romania
12th-century illuminated manuscript
giving birth in the foreground and the Christ Child, swaddled, with a red halo, lies in the manger in the background, admired by the animals in the stable
Copenhagen_Psalter
Art produced by or for members of the Catholic Church
by or for members of the Catholic Church. This includes visual art (iconography), sculpture, decorative arts, applied arts, and architecture. In a broader
Catholic_art
Subject found in Late Antique and Early Medieval art
an even rarer pacific form as "Christ recognised by the beasts". The iconography derives from Biblical texts, in particular Psalm 91 (90):13: "super aspidem
Christ_treading_on_the_beasts
Interdisciplinary study of theology and aesthetics
Christian worship Christians in the Visual Arts Cultural depictions of Jesus Iconography Kunstreligion Gesa Elsbeth Thiessen (2004). Theological Aesthetics: A
Theological_aesthetics
Cuban visual artist (1967–1999)
fish, and goats — and human forms, references to art history, and religious iconography. Notable examples of her works include Longing (1988), Resurrection
Belkis_Ayón
Indian yogi, mystic, teacher, social reformer, and writer
belongs. Where does all this lead him? To constant light-awareness, shimmering halo-consciousness but interrupted repeatedly by years of relapse and illness
Gopi_Krishna_(yogi)
Hindu fire god
of Agnimitra, Agni is always present with a halo of flames. In Gupta sculptures, Agni is found with a halo of flames round the body, the sacred thread
Agni
Imitations of Arabic in European Middle Ages and Renaissance art
would also be used as writing or as decorative elements in textiles, religious halos or frames. Many are visible in the paintings of Giotto (c. 1267 – 1337)
Pseudo-Kufic
art towards the end of Late Antiquity. An early example of the cruciform halo, used to identify Christ in paintings, is found in the Miracles of the Loaves
Christian_symbolism
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ravenna, Italy
significantly. That being said, similar iconography is not indicative of there being no significantly different religious beliefs. After all, these mosaics
Arian_Baptistery
while his broad forehead reflects his divine wisdom. On his head he has a halo in golden shades with a cross engraved on the three antennae of which the
Holy Icon of Holiness Pephaneromeni Theotokos of Lefkada
Holy_Icon_of_Holiness_Pephaneromeni_Theotokos_of_Lefkada
Church in Somerset, England
been believed to be that of Christ but without the halo which was the norm in religious iconography at the time. The Knights Templar were suppressed partly
Church of St Mary, Abbas and Templecombe
Church_of_St_Mary,_Abbas_and_Templecombe
Historic image of Jesus Christ in Quiapo Church, Manila, Philippines
of the cruciform halo, are used exclusively for and proper to images of Jesus Christ in traditional Filipino and Hispanic iconography to signify his divinity
Black_Nazarene
East Asian manifestation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara
developed, along with associated legends, and portrayed in religious iconography. Aside from religious veneration, many of these manifestations also tended
Guanyin
Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India
arms pulling an arrow from the quiver; it also features the remains of a halo in the form of a lotus leaf, and two gandharvas (heavenly beings). Reitz
Harshat_Mata_Temple
Mythological creatures in Indian religions
on Shesha, but the iconography has been extended to other deities as well. The serpent is a common feature in Ganesha iconography, and appears in many
Nāga
1960 photograph of Che Guevara
magazine titled: "The Myth of Che Guevara", featured Che's image adorned with a halo of moving bullets. A computerized rendition of Guerrillero Heroico appeared
Guerrillero_Heroico
Symbol
Sassanian coins. Both elements of the symbol have a long history in the iconography of the Ancient Near East as representing either the Sun and Moon or the
Star_and_crescent
Kushan emperor from 127 to 150
He has an abundant topknot covering the ushnisha, and a simple or double halo, sometimes radiating, surrounds his head. The Bodhisattva Maitreya (with
Kanishka
Major deity in Hinduism
Elements of Hindu Iconography. Vol. 2: Part I. Madras: Law Printing House, T.A. Gopinatha (1916). Elements of Hindu Iconography. Vol. 2: Part I. Madras:
Shiva
German painter and printmaker (1472–1553)
which Christ was shown in a traditional manner, including a halo, but the apostles, without halos, were portraits of leading reformers. He also produced a
Lucas_Cranach_the_Elder
shown in profile, who kneels before him. Despite the presence of religious iconography, the altarpiece's motives were more political than devotional. Robert
Artistic patronage of the Neapolitan Angevin dynasty
Artistic_patronage_of_the_Neapolitan_Angevin_dynasty
Painting by Petrus Christus
is often compared to his Madonna of the Dry Tree. Christ wears a florated halo. Behind him are two unusually large and human-like, hovering angels, seemingly
Man_of_Sorrows_(Christus)
Teaching that Mary was conceived free from original sin
nature meant it was late in appearing as a subject in works of art. The iconography of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception shows Mary standing, with arms
Immaculate_Conception
Subject in East Asian Buddhist art and poetry
presence in some paintings of symbols and iconography indicating holiness. Some artists paint Śākyamuni with a halo, an uṣṇīṣa, or an urna, each of which
Shussan_Shaka
Art form on the medium of LSD blotter paper
Festival, there was blotter with a Shiva image. Other designs used new age iconography, such as astrological signs. Blotter art often pays homage to figures
Blotter_art
Italian painted object
coat-of-arms when they were bought. There was a distinctive repertoire of iconography for the trays, the recto (top) sides sharing much with that for the painted
Desco_da_parto
Late Roman solar deity
Naaran in the West Bank. He is shown in floor mosaics, with the usual radiate halo, and sometimes in a quadriga, in the central roundel of a circular representation
Sol_Invictus
Early 5th century Hindu and Jain cave temples in Madhya Pradesh
century CE. They contain some of the oldest surviving Hindu temples and iconography in India. They are the only site that can be verifiably associated with
Udayagiri_Caves
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