The Good Shepherd |
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In this scene (to the right) we have a manuscript from Dante showing a scene, found in the story, of a sailing ship.
And below we have King David playing his harp, above, and, as a young man, facing Goliath (lower register)
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I can't resist putting in one of my favorite Historiated Initials. Well...if it is a book on wine-making, or the evils of drink...
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His side-eye is priceless! haha
ReplyDeleteHi Diana .. I love these - I've always loved decorated initial and illuminated manuscripts they give the book a real sense of luxury .. really happy to see these historiated initials .. and that chap is just incredible .. cheers Hilary
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