DESPRE INTALIILE CU REPREZENTAREA CRUCII ŞI ANCOREI CU DOI PEŞTI (RĂSPÂNDIRE, TOPOLOGIE, CRONOLOGIE)
CROSS AND ANCHOR WITH TWO FI SHES REPRESENTATION INTAGLIOS (POINTS OF DISCOVERY, TYPOLOGY AND CHRONOLOGY)

Summary/Abstract: Cross and anchor with two fi shes representation intaglios (Points of discovery, typology and chronology) The author studies about 40 Christian intaglios on which are represented the cross and anchor associated with two fish. At first, there is explained the main data regarding the three symbols (the cross, anchor and fish) and the iconographic background of their association on the monuments. Using a systematic repertoire, the author divides the pieces in two important groups: the cross associated with two fish, respectively the anchor associated with two fish. Concerning the fish position and the vertical base of cross and anchor, the author found nine types of representations: IIV types of cross and fish as well as V–IX types of anchor and two fish. The theological interpretation of this association followed the characteristics of the three symbols: 1) the cross represents Jesus Christ; 2) the anchor represents the faith and the Church; 3) the fish represent the Christian believers. When the fish have the head in up position towards the top of cross or anchor, the meaning is the believers’ desire of communion and union with Christ. When the fish have the head in down position against the base of the cross or the active head of the anchor, the signification is that the believers follow the Church with enthusiasm, with living faith. When the fish position is opposed (with the head position up respectively down) there is to be observed a double meaning: the believers are guided through church towards Jesus.

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