(derived from εικόνα, "image," and γράφω, "I describe"), the description of images or ancient statues of marble and copper; also of busts and semi-busts, penates, paintings in fresco, mosaics works, and ancient pieces of miniature.

ICONOLATRÆ, or ICONOLATERS (from εικόνα and λατρεύω, "I worship") or ICONODUDI (from εικόνα and δοῦλος, "I serve") those who worship images: A name which the Iconoclasts give to those of the Roman communion, on account of their adoring images, and of rendering to them the worship only due to God. See ICONOCLASTS and IMAGE.