Title

Roundel depicting a Novice receiving the tonsure

Caption

Roundel depicting a Novice receiving the tonsure. The shaving of the head was a mark of slavery in Roman times and was adapted by the early monks. Dated 7th Century

Date

12th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A27_214

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35,3Mb (3,5Mb) / 12,1in x 11,4in / 3616 x 3416 (300dpi)

Keywords

Roundel Line Drawing Novice tonsure shaving slavery Slave Monk Roman monks Religion Religious Middle Ages Mediaeval 12th Century