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Harley 603
f. 12
Pen drawing
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| Description: |
Detail of a pen drawing illustrating the themes of Psalm 21, including (1) the lamentation of the Psalmist, who is shown holding two vials, and is attacked by bulls, dogs, lions and unicorns (lower right), (2) prophetic images of Christ’s passion including an empty cross and two men dividing a garment (centre) and (3) praise to heaven, represented by the tabernacle with the meek eating at a circular table and seven women seated with babies (perhaps the seed of Israel). |
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England, S. E. (Canterbury), Christ Church Cathedral Priory |
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