Historical Description of Westminster Abbey, Its Monuments and Curiosities

by Anonymous

32. The Ascension.—Acts i. 9, &c.

The decorations which surround this circle are scrolages and ornaments of mosaic work on coloured grounds suited to the rest, among which are also interwoven the following symbols:—

1. I.H.S. at the Nativity.

2. The angel, the symbol of St. Matt.

3. The Paschal Lamb.

4. Cherub’s head.

5. The pelican, as symbol of the Church.

6. Cherub’s head.

7. The lion, the symbol of St. Mark.

8. The triangle, the symbol of the Trinity.