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Tetramorph
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A tetramorph is a symbolic arrangement of four differing elements, or the combination of four disparate elements in one unit. The term is derived from the Greek tetra, meaning four, and morph, shape.
A composition of the Four Living Creatures into one tetramorph. Matthew the man, Mark the lion, Luke the ox, and John the eagle.
A composition of the Four Living Creatures into one tetramorph. Matthew the man, Mark the lion, Luke the ox, and John the eagle.
An Assyrian lamassu dated 721 BC.
An Assyrian lamassu dated 721 BC.
A 13th-century ivory carving of Christ in Majesty surrounded by the creatures of the tetramorph, in the Musée de Cluny, Paris.
A 13th-century ivory carving of Christ in Majesty surrounded by the creatures of the tetramorph, in the Musée de Cluny, Paris.
The Four Evangelists as illustrated in the Book of Kells, c. 800 AD.
The Four Evangelists as illustrated in the Book of Kells, c. 800 AD.
Representation of animals in Western medieval art
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Animal representation in Western medieval art is diverse in its artistic forms and animals depicted, whether real or imaginary. These medieval representations are influenced by Christianity: they are
God creating animals, 1480, frescoes in Vittskövle church, Sweden
God creating animals, 1480, frescoes in Vittskövle church, Sweden
Ivory "Earthly paradise" plaque circa 870–875, Louvre collections
Ivory "Earthly paradise" plaque circa 870–875, Louvre collections
Urgell Beatus, Noah's Ark, c. 975
Urgell Beatus, Noah's Ark, c. 975
Hybrid figure from the northern portal of Rouen Cathedral (late 13th century)
Hybrid figure from the northern portal of Rouen Cathedral (late 13th century)