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Capital: Capital 2 - West Portal (Saint-Porchaire)

Building Name
:
Saint-Porchaire  
Location
:
West Portal
Capital
:
2
Subject
:
Daniel
Description
:
Capital to right
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).
Corpus Ref.
:
Vol. 1 Ville de Poitiers, 93
  
  •   West - 2 - West Portal
    Face: West
    Inscription: HIC DANIEL DOMINO VI[NCIT] COETVM LEONINVM
    Translation Here Daniel, by the grace of the Lord, triumphs over a troup of lions
    No images.
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