font

(noun)

A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.

Related Terms

  • lost-wax casting
  • Mosan

Examples of font in the following topics:

  • Romanesque Sculpture: Reiner of Huy

    • Reiner of Huy was a 12th century metalworker and sculptor, to whom the baptismal font at St.
    • Although Reiner of Huy is traditionally accepted to be the creator of the font, this attribution, and even the Mosan origin of the font, have been questioned, and alternative theories have been advanced.
    • The font is a major masterpiece of Mosan art, remarkable for the classicism of its style.
    • Reiner of Huy, a 12th century metalworker and sculptor, is generally attributed with creating the baptismal font at St.
    • Describe the Reiner of Huy's masterpeice, the baptismal font at St.
  • Historical Records

    • The metal type pieces were more durable and the lettering was more uniform, leading to typography and fonts.
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