Lexikon der Christlichen Ikonographie, Band 4: Allgemeine Ikonographie: Saba, Königin von - Zypresse; Nachträge

This important dictionary has signed articles covering a broad range of Christian symbols and themes. It is divided into two sections: General Iconography (Allgemeine Ikonographie) and Iconography of the Saints (Ikonographie der Heiligen). Arranged alphabetically, essays include references to reproductions. The last volume includes an index of attributes. English and French equivalents are listed at the end of volume 4. Abbreviations are used heavily; be sure and check the abbreviation list in volume 1. [Review, Oberlin Art Library Staff, BQP 8/24/01].