<figDesc>

<figDesc> (description of figure) contains a brief prose description of the appearance or content of a graphic figure, for use when documenting an image without displaying it. 14.3 Specific Elements for Graphic Images
Module figures — 14 Tables, Formulæ, and Graphics
Used by
figure
May contain
core: abbr address bibl biblStruct choice cit date desc distinct email emph expan foreign gloss label list listBibl measure measureGrp mentioned name num ptr q quote ref rs said soCalled stage term time title
dictionaries: lang
drama: camera caption castList move sound tech view
figures: table
header: biblFull idno
msdescription: catchwords depth dim dimensions height heraldry locus locusGrp material msDesc origDate origPlace secFol signatures stamp watermark width
namesdates: addName affiliation bloc country district forename genName geo geogFeat geogName listEvent listNym listOrg listPerson listPlace nameLink offset orgName persName placeName region roleName settlement state surname
tagdocs: att classRef classSpec code eg egXML elementRef elementSpec gi ident listRef macroRef macroSpec moduleRef moduleSpec specGrp specGrpRef tag val
textcrit: listWit
transcr: am ex handShift subst
Declaration 

<rng:element name="figDesc">
 <rng:ref name="att.global.attributes"/>
 <rng:ref name="macro.limitedContent"/>
</rng:element>
element figDesc { att.global.attributes, macro.limitedContent }
Example
<figure>
 <graphic url="emblem1.png"/>
 <head>Emblemi d'Amore</head>
 <figDesc>A pair of naked winged cupids, each holding a
   flaming torch, in a rural setting.</figDesc>
</figure>
Note
This element is intended for use as an alternative to the content of its parent figure element; for example, to display when the image is required but the equipment in use cannot display graphic images. It may also be used for indexing or documentary purposes.