26-06-2026, 09:31 PM
I would agree with the first part of examples, rings are of symbolic use involving „marrying“ Jesus, but in connection with a bishop, his ring is a less relevant detail, since his status is normally shown with many other symbols (hat/Mitra, coat, halo etc.).
Wouldn‘t expect many images of bishops where their status is just and only shown by a ring and nothing else.
On the other hand: how extended were the traditions of showing prominent bishops, and their rings, at beginning of 15th century and before?
Both variants of ring use are still far away from showing such symbols with nude normal people…
Wouldn‘t expect many images of bishops where their status is just and only shown by a ring and nothing else.
On the other hand: how extended were the traditions of showing prominent bishops, and their rings, at beginning of 15th century and before?
Both variants of ring use are still far away from showing such symbols with nude normal people…