Title

Part of Stephen Harding's Bible

Caption

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

Date

12th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A27_212

License type

Rights managed

Available size

32,7Mb (2,3Mb) / 9,3in x 13,7in / 2776 x 4120 (300dpi)

Keywords

Stephen Harding's Bible Stephen Harding Bible Saint St John habit Cistercian Religion Religious Eagle talon eye nose mouth ear symbolism Symbolic God Cistercian art art Middle Ages Mediaeval 12th Century