Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Daniel.
Bologna, Italy, ca. 1270
MS G.38.II, fol. 131v

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Daniel: in Lions' Den -- In upper register of initial A, hand of God, extends in blessing from arc of Heaven. Below, Daniel, crowned, is seated in mouth of cave, each arm around one of two flanking lions, one with mouth open showing teeth.
Beginning of Daniel.
In lower margin, decorated foliate vine forms two medallions enclosing nude man, body draped, holding round shield, sheath of sword (?) at right side. Opposite, grotesque man wearing hat, raising right hand wearing mail glove; arms and torso not visible, one leg as pole.