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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	The Light of the World artist (after): William Holman Hunt about 1884 Church of All Saints, Glasbury, Powys north wall of the nave
	Agnus Dei Church of St Theodore, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
	Agnus Dei 1840 Church of St Grwst, Llanrwst, Conwy east wall of the chancel
	Noah's Ark from Font about 1895 Church of St James, Cardiff west end of the nave
	Agnus Dei artist: William Clarke about 1860 Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff, Cardiff
	Scenes and Characters from the Bible firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1868 Eglwys Oen Duw, Beulah, Powys west wall of the nave
	Agnus Dei Adored by St Mary Magdalene and St Tadioc Designer: Francis Stephens 1954 Church of St Peter, Dixton, Monmouthshire east wall of the chancel
	Christ in Majesty with Saints and Angels firm/studio: John Hardman & Co. designer: John Hardman Powell about 1877 Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo, Ceredigion east wall of the chancel
	Agnus Dei with the Twelve Apostles Church of St Giles, Wrexham east wall of the north aisle
	Agnus Dei about 1960 Church of St Helen, Caerphilly exterior front wall