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| Catholic Church | 6 |
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| Brotherton, Edward Allen Brotherton | 3 |
| Brotherton, Edward Allen Brotherton 1st Baron (1856-1930) | 3 |
| Colonel Edward Allen Brotherton | 3 |
| Estienne, Henri | 3 |
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| Sir Edward Allen Brotherton | 3 |
| Colines, Simon De | 2 |
Denomination: angel
Date(s): 1509 - 1547
Issuer/creator: Henry VIII of England
Material: gold
Denomination: angel
Date(s): 1553 - 1558
Issuer/creator: Mary I of England
Material: gold alloy
An angel and a grotesque (fol. 19v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel blowing a bagpipe-type instrument, and a grotesque with a man's upper body attached to the body of a four-legged animal carrying a carafe.
Angel making music (fol. 17r)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel in a cloud playing a hurdy-gurdy, a monk carrying a processional cross, and a running man with a long candle.
Jacob wrestling the angel (fol. 223r)
[ca. 1260]
The first initial 'E' encloses the scene of Jacob wrestling the angel, and the second initial 'E' has David playing the bells.
An angel and a man making music (fol. 23v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes a man kneeling in a cauldron and making music with a long horn; and an angel kneeling and making music with two curved horns.
The Virgin Mary and the Angel Gabriel (fol. 121r)
[ca. 1490]
The small miniature shows the Virgin Mary and the angel Gabriel.
Virgin Mary (fol. 18v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel carrying two wine carafes, an angel playing a psaltery, an angel playing a hurdy-gurdy, and a grotesque playing a brass instrument. The historiated initial has...
Virgin and Child (fol. 112v)
[ca. 1490]
The Virgin Mary is shown enthroned, holding the Christ Child, surrounded by three angels. The border is formed from architectural pillars supporting two angels.
Praying and reading (fol. 36v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an abbess reading, and an angel kneeling in prayer.
Annunciation to the Shepherds (fol. 83v)
[ca. 1440-1460]
Three angels announcing the birth of Christ appear in the sky to three shepherds. Two of the shepherds, holding their staffs, shield their eyes from the angels' brightness. Another shepherd kneels in ...
Baptism of Christ (fol. 109r)
[ca. 1490]
The miniature depicts Christ being baptised by St. John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Christ raises his hand in blessing. Two angels stand by him and hold his garments. The Holy Trinity is represen...