Sacred and Legendary Art is a timeless exploration of the art and iconography of Catholicism, examining the legends and stories behind many of the most famous religious paintings and sculptures. Anna Jameson provides a rich history of these works of art, exploring their origins, symbolism, and cultural significance. With stunning full-color illustrations and engaging text, this volume is an essential addition to any library focused on the history of art and religion.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.