On Portraits Of Christ In The British Museum (1898)

By Cecil Torr

Book Overview

On Portraits of Christ in the British Museum is a book written by Cecil Torr and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive study of the various portraits of Jesus Christ that are housed in the British Museum. Torr examines each portrait in detail, discussing their historical context, artistic style, and the symbolism used in each one. He also explores the religious significance of each portrait and how they have been interpreted by scholars and theologians over the centuries. The book contains numerous illustrations of the portraits, making it a valuable resource for art historians and anyone interested in the history of Christianity. Overall, On Portraits of Christ in the British Museum is a fascinating exploration of the depictions of Jesus Christ in art and their cultural and religious significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166899896
• ISBN13: 9781166899899
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"