Which preposition to use with effigy

of Occurrences 200%

Books written for the use of royal persons, or dignified ecclesiastics, usually contain the effigies of the proprietor, often attended by his family, and by some allegorical or celestial minister; while the humble scribe, in monkish attire, kneels and presents the book to his patron.

in Occurrences 18%

Or take Brenzett, where, it is true, the church has been rebuilt, but where you will still find a noble seventeenth century tomb with its effigies in armour.

on Occurrences 8%

I did not move, any more than the stone effigies on the two tombs; but sat there, stiffened.

to Occurrences 3%

Others carry emblematical figures through the different towns, or sit by the road side, and uncover the effigy to every passer-by.

under Occurrences 2%

hexagonal font with six figures (seemingly of apostles) at the angles, and the churchyard cross, with two effigies under a single canopy on its W. face.

for Occurrences 2%

We are to set up Horatius Vir in effigy for inventing the Normal Schoolmaster, and by-and-by we shall be called on to do the same ill-turn for Elihu Mulciber for getting uselessly learned (as if any man had ideas enough for twenty languages!)

at Occurrences 2%

That Aretino should thus daily assist in effigy at the procession of priests bearing the sacred emblems from the sacristy to the high altar of S. Mark, is one of the most characteristic proofs of sixteenth-century indifference to things holy and things profane.

before Occurrences 2%

At such times, the breeder has adopted the expedient of flaying the dead carcase, and, distending the skin with hay, lays the effigy before her, and then taking advantage of her solicitude, milks her while she is caressing the skin with her tongue. 848.

with Occurrences 1%

He immediately threw himself on his knees before a crucifix, and raising his hands toward heaven, put up a prayer for strength in his resolution to pursue as deadly enemies all who viewed that effigy with feelings different from his own.

as Occurrences 1%

To make it more interesting and try to draw out the audience, they made a huge bonfire and burned me in effigy as "The mother of the Republican party.

near Occurrences 1%

Here is an Early English cruciform church with one or two interesting features, including an ancient effigy near the altar, in what appears to be a winding sheet.

over Occurrences 1%

Note, however, (1) piscina in chancel, (2) oak screen, (3) carved pulpit, (4) panel and canopied effigy over S. porch.

among Occurrences 1%

I descried my own young effigy among the rest, in a frame which I recollected giving her at the time.

Which preposition to use with  effigy