August 28, 2011
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The Quincunx: Queen of Symbols

Cosmatesque Quincunx

Cosmatesque Quincunx at S. Maria in Cosmedin. The central roundel was often made of porphyry to symbolize Christ's royalty. See Paloma's book Cosmatesque Ornament for more.

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