Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Statutes of the realm, Magna Carta
England, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.1150. Fol. 137v

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In initial C king, crowned, raising right hand opposite cleric, possibly monk wearing hood and habit (?), gesturing with left hand.
In left margin, hybrid man wearing pointed hat; in stem of initial, fantastic animal.
Initial begins Statute for Religious Men