Reference: The theme of Daniel in the lion's den is one of the oldest in Christian iconography. In the region, it is found on a capital in the church of Marestay. Inscription dates to second half 2nd century (ca. 1068).
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HIC DANIEL DOMINO VI[NCIT] COETVM LEONINVM
Here Daniel, by the grace of the Lord, triumphs over a troup of lions