Zuffi, Stefano,  1961- <br/><br/>
Gospel figures in art / 
Stefano Zuffi ; translated by Thomas Michael Hartmann. 
 - Los Angeles :  J. Paul Getty Museum,  �2003. 
 - 383 pages :  color illustrations ;  20 cm. 
 - Guide to imagery .
 - Guide to imagery. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The evangelists and their symbols -- Jesus' family -- The birth and childhood of Jesus -- Stories of Saint John the Baptist -- The public life of Jesus -- Miracles and parables -- The passion -- After the ressurection. 
<br/><br/> In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This informative guide decodes these often-mysterious scenes and reveals a vibrant world of images from the Christian tradition for museum visitors, students, and art enthusiasts alike. 
<br/><br/><br/>Translated from the Italian. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>089236727X (pbk.) 9780892367276 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2003005585 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA3-V6311 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>006957791  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Jesus Christ--Art.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible--New Testament--Illustrations.<br/>Bible--New Testament--Illustrations.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Christian art and symbolism.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>N 8030  / .Z8413 2003