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[Design drawing for stained glass memorial fanlight window "St Luke" with bull/ox symbol, orb, and Chiro]

[Design drawing for stained glass memorial fanlight window "St Luke" with bull/ox symbol, orb, and Chiro]

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Public domain image of watercolor painting from British-related collections, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

In artistic depictions, St. Luke is often shown holding an ox or with an ox nearby, as a symbol of his association with the Gospel of Luke and his devotion to Jesus and the Holy Family. The image of St. Luke with an ox is a reminder of the importance of sacrifice, devotion, and compassion in the Christian life.

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01/01/1857
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J. & R. Lamb Studios, designer
Van de Burgh, Heinrich Jan, designer
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Library of Congress
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