(Q23607)
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1240-1260
13. century
1240Gregorian
1260Gregorian
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Extent: 95 x 138 mm; parchment
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Christ in Majesty
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In this miniature, Christ appears within an almond-shaped mandorla and seated upon the arc of a sphere. He holds in his left hand an orb that represents the world while he makes a gesture of blessing with his right. In each corner are the symbols of the four evangelists. This miniature may have once decorated a psalter, as images such as this were sometimes included at the beginning of the...
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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5 December 2023
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5 December 2023
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