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Medieval (?) Art Terminology & Etymology

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nacodbera
 
Reply Tue 7 Sep, 2004 05:03 pm
As a student I came across many depictions of saints with a sacred "flame" above their head to symbolize this, inplace of or with a halo / holy aura.

Does anyone know the name for this "flame" or "spark" so to speak? I know not how to reference it.

Thanks! -- [email protected]
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