lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ (11D1311)

The Lamb, as a symbol of Christ, is alluded to throughout the book of Relevation. The lamb stands for sacrifice, for redemption, and alludes to John 1:29. The lamb was thus adopted as a symbol for Christ in early iconography. Shown standing, with a gonfalon, it can point forward to the coming Resurrection. The probable inspiration for much of this imagery is Jan Van Eyck's 1432 altarpiece in St Bavo, Ghent.

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	South Transept Window second half of the nineteenth century Church of St Rhedyw, Llanllyfni, Gwynedd south wall of the south transept
	Christian Symbols firm/studio: Murphy-Devitt Studios about 1961 Church of the Good Shepherd, Llanrwst, Conwy (liturgical) west window
	Agnus Dei about 1878 Church of St Michael, Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn, Powys west wall
	West Window firm/studio: Shrigley & Hunt probably about 1890 Church of St Tysilio, Llantysilio, Denbighshire west wall of the nave
	Scenes from the Life of Christ about 1865 Church of St Pedrog, Llanbedrog, Gwynedd east wall of the chancel
	The Sacrifice of Isaac firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son 1880 Church of St Mary, Magor, Monmouthshire east wall of the chancel
	The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John, Mary Magdalene and the Centurion firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1860 Church of St Catwg, Llangattock, Powys north wall of the north aisle
	Agnus Dei with Symbols of the Four Evangelists 1902 Church of St Cadfarch, Penegoes, Powys east wall of the chancel
	Christian Symbols second half of the nineteenth century Church of St Beuno, Clynnog-fawr, Gwynedd east wall of the chancel
	Scenes from the Life of Christ firm/studio: William Wailes about 1868 Church of St Beuno, Bettws Cedewain, Powys east wall of the chancel