[Design drawing for stained glass window "St. Luke the Evangelist" showing ox and gospel for St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Springfield, Massachusetts]
Summary
Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - 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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Date
01/01/1857
Contributors
J. & R. Lamb Studios, designer
Van de Burgh, Heinrich Jan, designer
Source
Library of Congress
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