Decretals of Pope Boniface VIII - zoomed on the illustration (cropped)
Summary
Decretals of Pope Boniface VIII - zoomed on the illustration. The source says: "The book’s only illustration (image no. 1) appears on the opening page of the manuscript and shows Boniface consulting his cardinals, who assisted him in the governance of the Church and advised him on matters of faith and discipline. Scribes of the papal chancery (the office responsible for the production of official documents) are shown recording the proceedings."
Tags
bonifacius viii in miniatures
decretals
galeri
papal tiaras in art
medieval manuscript
illumination of books and manuscripts
illuminated manuscripts
british library
Date
1328
Source
British Library
Link
Copyright info
public domain