Decorative Initial H(ec sunt nomina)

c. 1153

Chester Beatty
Dublin, Ireland

Illuminated initial from the Book of Exodus: Hec sunt nomina duodecim filiorum Israel (These are the names of the twelve children of Israel). Here Moses is shown removing his shoes as he approaches the burning bush.

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Title: Decorative Initial H(ec sunt nomina)
Date Created: c. 1153
Physical Location: Dublin, Ireland
Location Created: England
Original Source: Chester Beatty Library
Rights: © Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
Collection Number: CBL W 022, f.32v detail
Additional Description: Walsingham Bible

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