lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ
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The Lamb, as a symbol of Christ, is alluded to throughout the book of Relevation. The lamb stands for sacrifice, for redemption, and alludes to John 1:29. The lamb was thus adopted as a symbol for Christ in early iconography. Shown standing, with a gonfalon, it can point forward to the coming Resurrection. The probable inspiration for much of this imagery is Jan Van Eyck's 1432 altarpiece in St Bavo, Ghent.

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	Scenes and Characters from the Bible firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1868 Church of the Lamb of God, Beulah, Powys west wall of the nave
	The Crucifixion with the Virgin Mary, St John, Mary Magdalene and the Centurion firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1860 Church of St Catwg, Llangattock, Powys north wall of the north aisle
	Agnus Dei Adored by St Mary Magdalene and St Tadioc Designer: Francis Stephens 1954 Church of St Peter, Dixton, Monmouthshire east wall of the chancel
	Christian Symbols second half of the nineteenth century Church of St Beuno, Clynnog Fawr, Gwynedd east wall of the chancel
	Medieval Fragments with Agnus Dei Church of St Gwenllwyfo, Dulas, Anglesey west wall of the nave
	Agnus Dei about 1867-1870 Church of St George, Reynoldston, Swansea east wall of the north transept
	Agnus Dei Church of St Petrog, Ferwig, Ceredigion east wall of the chancel
	Agnus Dei firm/studio: Michael and Arthur O'Connor 1859 Church of St Margaret, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire east end of the north aisle
	Scenes from the Life of Christ firm/studio: William Wailes about 1868 Church of St Beuno, Betws Cedewain, Powys east wall of the chancel
	Christ with the Elements of the Eucharist and The Agony in the Garden probably 1860s Church of St Michael, Abergele, Conwy north wall