Just as an aside, you can't count on no nekkidness for saints - there are a number of images of the Virgin in the western tradition in which one breast is bared, a couple of Mary Magdalene in which she wears little more than hair (and she's always red-headed!) and a couple of the early virgin saints offering their severed breasts on a platter. As a contrast, in classic eastern iconography, the only female saint I can think of whose hair even SHOWS is Mary of Egypt, who repented her sins and ran away into the desert, where she lived naked for 20? 50? years.
Liadain THL Liadain ni Mhordha OFO "You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." wildernesse, the Outlands http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/liadains_fancies -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Becky Rautine Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:20 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] odd outfit <<<<<snippage>>>>>> paint the same color. Also I don't think a saint would be allowed to be painted without modesty and respect. Cleavage was fine but not uncovered breasts on a saint. She is wearing the long sleeves of a shiny material. I'd guess that the side is made of that same material. The side is plain and not as ornate as the front. On this same image, can anyone tell me the meaning of the stones used during the Byzantine period? I know it has something to do with the Early Christian/Byzantine church being centered in Constantinople/Istanbul. Most everything was steeped in meaning or relation to the area. I did research on this era while in school, but can't remember the specifics of their meaning. Later times copied the Byzantine styles for elegance and luxury in the use of jewels.Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:50:10 - _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
