. 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 . tair-case, or stair supported by thewall only, the firstEnglish example of which is said to have beenerected by Sir Christopher Wren in St. Pauls.[See Joinery in Eney. Brit. 8th ed.] Joseph, O. E. A ladys riding-habit, but-toned ilown the front. Jousting-helmets were made wide and large,resting on the
. 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 . tair-case, or stair supported by thewall only, the firstEnglish example of which is said to have beenerected by Sir Christopher Wren in St. Pauls.[See Joinery in Eney. Brit. 8th ed.] Joseph, O. E. A ladys riding-habit, but-toned ilown the front. Jousting-helmets were made wide and large,resting on the shoulders, and decorated with acrest. It was common to make them of comical,fantastic designs; such as weathercocks with thepoints of the compass, immense figures of birdsand beasts, &c. Jousts or Justs. Duels in the tilting-grouml;generally with blunted spears, for a friendlytrial of skill. Jousts a Outrance. Jousts in which the com-batants fought till death ensued. Jousts of Peace {/lasHIiuiia pacifua; d p/aisiDue). Ihese dilTered from realjousts or tournaments in the strength of thearmour worn, and the weapons used. The lancewas topped with a coroitcl instead of a steelpoint; the sword was pointless and blunted,being often of whalebone covered with leathersilvered Fig. 406. Chinese vase decorated with signs oflongevity. Jouy (wishes of good fortune). Chineseporcelain vases so called, used for birthday andother presents. In the vase represented on , the handles form the word expressive ofthe greeting above mentioned. Jowlopped, Her. Having wattles and a comb,as a cock. Joys of the Virgin, Chr. The seven joysand seven sorrows are frequently painted toge-gether in churches. The joys are, (i) TheAnnunciation. (2) The Visitation. (3) TheNativity. (4) The Adoration of the ThreeKings. (5) The Presentation in the Temple.(6) The finding of Christ, by his mother, in theTemple. (7) The Assumption and Coronationof the Virgin. The seven sorrows are, (i) Theprophe
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