Symbolism

has been divided into two kinds, symbolism of colour and symbolism of form. Of colours, black typifies grief and death; blue , hope, love of divine works, divine contemplation, piety, sincerity; pale blue , power, Christian prudence, love of good works, serene conscience; gold , glory and power; green , faith, immortality, resurrection, gladne ; pale green , baptism; grey , tribulation; purple , justice, royalty; red , martyrdom for faith, charity, divine love; rose-colour , martyrdom; saffron , confe ors; scarlet , fervour and glory; silver , chastity and purity; violet , penitence; white , purity, temperance, innocence, chastity, and faith in God. Instances of form: Anchor typifies hope; palm , victory; sword , death or martyrdom; the lamb , Christ; unicorn , purity. Of stones, moreover, the amethyst typifies humility; diamond , invulnerable faith; sardonyx , sincerity; sapphire , hope, .