Noah's Ark
from Font

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales larger image

about 1895 Octagonal font with roundels depicting Noah in the ark, a dove, the lamb of God and three fish, symbol of the Holy Spirit. medium: stone technique: carved Church of St James, Cardiff west end of the nave  (ObjectID=1767 ImageID=3632) Original File Name=_MG_3945.jpg

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• Holy Ghost represented as a dove 
• lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ 
• the ark floating on the waters (destruction of mankind not visible) - story of Noah  [Genesis 7:17-20]
• three fish, geometrically arranged within a circle or triangle - symbol of the Trinity 

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales