Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bestiary
England, possibly in Lincoln or York, ca. 1185
MS M.81 fol. 8r

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1) Christ, decorated crossed nimbus, stands with His right hand raised and holds cross-staff in His left hand.
Scene within initial B decorated with foliage.
2) Bestiary: Lion with Young -- Two lions lick two of three living cubs, standing with eyes open.