In the Gesuati (Our Lady of the
Rosary) Church, Venice
In this statue Aaron is dressed as prescribed in Exodus
28 (cached):
the breastplate with 12 stones, secured by gold chains and
worn over the ephod, and the mitre with the gold plate and
Hebrew inscription meaning "Holiness to the Lord." One thing
he does not wear here is the "holy crown" of Exodus
29:6 (cached).
The vessel with the flame at Aaron's left foot should be the
censer for the incense offering prescribed in Exodus
30:6-9 (cached).
Rugolo, Three Artists for
a Temple: "Aaron has the proud, lined face of the
ascetic and is lifting his gown with his left hand to
prevent it being burnt by the flames from the brazier at his
feet, the symbol of sacrifice, while with his right he is
gesturing to those entering to go to the altar. The whole
figure is a quarter turned on its axis."
More of Aaron
Photographed in the church by Richard Stracke
Gian Maria Morlaiter