Aedicule Collection

Votive niche. 3rd century AD. From the Roman Villa of Quinta de Marim. Olhao, Faro district, Portugal. National Archaeology Museum. Lisbon, Portugal

Aedicule Collection: Seals of the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Balliol College

Seals of the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Balliol College
XJF173297 Seals of the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Balliol College, Oxford and University of Prague, illustration from Science and Literature of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Aedicule Collection: HOLY SEPULCHRE: PROCESSION. A Catholic procession around the Edicule of the Holy Sepulchre

HOLY SEPULCHRE: PROCESSION. A Catholic procession around the Edicule of the Holy Sepulchre, during Lent, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, 1941

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EDITORS COMMENTS

The aedicule, a term derived from the Latin word "aedes" meaning temple or shrine, is a small architectural structure that has been used throughout history to house important religious or commemorative objects. This diverse collection of images showcases the various forms and contexts in which the they are be found. In the first image, we see seals of prestigious educational institutions like the University of Oxford and Cambridge, as well as Balliol College. These seals are often displayed within an aedicule-like frame, symbolizing their significance and importance in academia. Moving on to religious depictions, we encounter a black and white photograph capturing the Virgin Mary in exquisite detail during her Annunciation. The fresco adorns an aedicule-like setting, emphasizing its sacredness and inviting contemplation. Next up is an intriguing stele made as a small aedicule discovered at Autoparco VI - The Necropolis of the. . Here we witness how even burial sites incorporate this architectural element to honor those who have passed away. Continuing our journey through art history, we come across another representation of the Virgin Mary with Child. This time it is depicted on top of the central portal's gable in Tuscany's Grosseto Santa Fiora SS Fiora e Lucilla church. The use of an elaborate aedicule highlights both devotion and artistic craftsmanship. Finally, multiple repetitions follow featuring Tuscany's Grosseto Santa Fiora SS Fiora e Lucilla church once again. These images further demonstrate how prevalent these structures are within religious architecture; they serve not only as decorative features but also convey spiritual symbolism.