>From Hall's "Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art":
"Bird. Symbol of the soul in Egypt. It features in this sense in STILL LIFE
[?] . It is held in the hand of the infant Christ, or is tied to a string".
Carlos Sastre wrote:
> Dear Stephen:
>
> I am not quite sure, but think that the so-called "Triptych of Acqui Termi"
> by Bartolome Bermejo (15th c.) depicts a similar motif. I have not a good
> illustration handy, but next Friday I will be able to tell you some more
> accurate information
>
> Best Regards
>
> Carlos
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