Data Artem
Capital: Capital 2 - Narthex (Abbaye Saint-Pierre)
Building Name
:
Abbaye Saint-Pierre
Location
:
Narthex
Capital
:
2
Subject
:
Daniel in the Lion's Den
Description
:
Capital on left, against west façade
Reference
:
The scene of Daniel in the lions' den is one of the most represented biblical episodes (Daniel 6:2-20). Christians view the deliverance of Daniel as a symbol of Resurrection. The scene is represented 39 times in the catacombs in Rome. The liturgy for the dead references Daniel, who is referenced in an ancient commendatio animae (Libera Domine animam servi tui sicut liberasti Danielem de lacu leonum). This capital can be dated to the twelfth century.
Corpus Ref.
:
vol. 9, Aveyron, Lot, Tarn, 103
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2 - Narthex
Face:Inscription: LEOTranslation Lion
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