Detail from BL Lansdowne 1175, f. 53v

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Detail from BL Lansdowne 1175, f. 53v

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Miniature depicting God in heaven telling Moses (with horns), Aaron (a bishop with crozier and mitre), and an attendant, all standing before an altar, to instruct the Children of Israel in proper forms of sacrifice. Illuminated initial 'A'(pres) begins Leviticus Chapter One. Image taken from f. 53v of Old Testament (index Bible). Written in French.

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1300 - 1500
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British Library
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