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Part of Stephen Harding's Bible

Part of Stephen Harding's Bible. The 'I' of 'In principo', formed by St John (in the white habit of a Cistercian) and his eagle , which is shown digging it's talons into his eyes, nose, mouth and ears, symbolising the word of God being imprinted upon his senses. An example of Cistercian art. Dated 12th Century.
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Title:
Part of Stephen Harding's Bible
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Part of Stephen Harding's Bible. The 'I' of 'In principo', formed by St John (in the white habit of a Cistercian) and his eagle , which is shown digging it's talons into his eyes, nose, mouth and ears, symbolising the word of God being imprinted upon his senses. An example of Cistercian art. Dated 12th Century
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Album / Universal Images Group / Universal History Archive \ UIG
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Image size:
3436 x 5100 px | 50.1 MB
Print size:
29.1 x 43.2 cm | 11.5 x 17.0 in (300 dpi)