An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Vivianite. A blue phosphate of iron, occasionally used as a pigment.

Vizard. A mask for the face.

“On with this robe of mine,

This vizard and this cap!”

(Old Play.)

Vizor. (See Visor.)

Voided, Her. Having the central area removed.

Volant, Her. Flying.

Volante Piece. A piece of jousting-armour fastened to the Grand-garde above it, protecting the neck and breast.

Volets, Fr. (1) The side wings of a Triptych. (2) A gauze veil worn at the back of the head, by ladies, in the Middle Ages. (See Fig. [704].)