In the symbolism of Saint Hildegard of Bingen OSB the mandorla symbolizes the Cosmos. In architectural iconography, the frame of the mandorla is often marked with decorative mouldings. The introduction of the Transfiguration mandorla intended to convey the luminescence of divine glory. A late evolution is the appearance of a halo and mandorla surrounding the Buddha figure. The Rabbula Gospels also show a mandorla in its Transfiguration in the late sixth century. The term refers to the almond like shape&colon; "mandorla" means . In the symbolism of Hildegarde von Bingen the mandorla refers to the Cosmos. Sometimes a star is superimposed on the mandorla. In Italian, the shape's name is "mandorla" ("almond"). Valuable inscriptions are carved on the backs of the mandorla. In 1996 he won the Mandorla Art Award. In many Eastern icons a blue and white light mandorla may be used. The mandorla represents the "luminuous cloud" and is another symbol of the Light. "Mandorla" is Italian for the almond nut, to which shape it refers.