Christian Art: Cross as the Tree of Life

Posted byMatt StonePosted increativityTags:,

Stowe 39 f. 23v Richard Rolle

This image of the cross of death as the tree of life is from an illuminated manuscript in the British Library (BL Stowe 39, f. 23v). If you follow the link you’ll find a wealth of other ancient Christian images.

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