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Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 IV, fol. 118r

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Jerome: Lion tending Ass -- Within architectural setting, four monks, tonsured, stand behind Jerome, nimbed, wearing cardinal's hat, holding book in left hand. Lion, on hind legs, places forepaws on his thigh.
Within door of architectural setting, two monks and Jerome (represented twice), nimbed, wearing cardinal's hat, greet two men (merchants), standing outside. Lion, bearing faggots on back, ass and two camels, bearing barrels, appear beside them.
In background is landscape with river.



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