VERMILION A brilliant red color, resembling scarlet, Jer 22:14 ; Eze 23:14 . The vermilion now used is a sulphuret of mercury. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Vermilion ( [in pause ],shasher, accord. to Gesen. from its versicolor, but red accord. to Frst, who compares the Sanscr. har), prob. red ochre (Vulg. sinopis, i.e. … Continue reading “Vermilion”
Vermiglio, Giuseppe
Vermiglio, Giuseppe an Italian painter, was born at Turin in the 17th century. Little is known of him except by his works. Lanzi says of his picture of Daniel in the Lions Den, in the Library della Passione at Milan; that for correctness of design, beautiful forms, expression highly studied, and colors warm, varied, and … Continue reading “Vermiglio, Giuseppe”
Vermeyen, Jan Kornelius
Vermeyen, Jan Kornelius a Dutch painter, was born at Beverwyk, near Haarlem, in 1500. He was probably instructed by his father, Cornelius, an obscure painter. The emperor Charles V appointed him his principal painter, and he attended the monarch in all his expeditions, battles, sieges, and designed on the spot all the memorable events of … Continue reading “Vermeyen, Jan Kornelius”
Vermeule, Cornelius C., D.D
Vermeule, Cornelius C., D.D a minister of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, was born in 1786. He graduated at Queen’s College in 1812, and at New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1814; was licensed by the Classis of New Brunswick in 1814; and was tutor in. Rutgers College, 1812-14; professor of languages in Queen’s College, 1814-15; and … Continue reading “Vermeule, Cornelius C., D.D”
Vermeil, Antoine
Vermeil, Antoine a French Protestant theologian, was born at Nimes, March 19, 1799, and studied at Geneva. In 1824 he was pastor at Bordeaux, where he founded many benevolent institutions. In 1840 ,he was called to Paris, and died in 1864. Vermeil has immortalized his name by his great monument, The Institute of Deaconnesses, which … Continue reading “Vermeil, Antoine”
Verltas
Verltas in Roman mythology, was the goddess of truth, whom the Greeks called , a daughter of Jupiter or Saturn. She is also the mother of Virtue and Justice. She is represented as dressed in white. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Verjus, Jean
Verjus, Jean a French preacher, brother of Antoine, was early educated for the Church, and, under the direction of the Jesuits, made such rapid progress in his studies that he was made doctor by the Sorbonne and sent to Rome, where he was engaged in literary labors under the protection of cardinal Retz. He died … Continue reading “Verjus, Jean”
Verjus, Francois
Verjus, Francois a French ecclesiastic, nephew of the preceding, was a priest of the Oratory, and was nominated bishop of Grasse. He died Dec. 7,1710. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Verjus, Antoine
Verjus, Antoine a French Jesuit, brother of the diplomat Louis, was born in Paris, Jan. 22,1632. Being admitted into that order at the age of nineteen, he taught the humanities for some time in Brittany, and then, by the royal order, joined the count of Crecy (his brother) in Germany (1672), where he was useful … Continue reading “Verjus, Antoine”
Verium, Council Of (Concilium Vernense)
Verium, Council Of (Concilium Vernense) A council was held in 754 at a place in France named in Latin Vernum. Some doubt exists as to its locality. Fleury and Le Cointe say that it is Vernon-sur-Seine; Pagi, following Mabillon, says Verneuil-sur-Oise; Lebeuf and Bouquet maintain that it is a place called Ver, or Vern, a … Continue reading “Verium, Council Of (Concilium Vernense)”