Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : William Pickering · leaf 95
ssesof the higher ecclesiastics were exceedinglysumptuous; and that the magnificence andostentation of Thomas Becket were proverbial. The wood-cut on the present page represents a beautiful Reliquary ofthe twelfth century, still preserved in the Cathedral of Neroli, near CasaMare, in Italy. It is… … Our initial letter is taken from the collection of Latin legends of Saints inthe Arundel Library in the British Museum (No. 91)> and is interesting asfurnishing us with early forms of musical instruments. The instrument in themouth of the larger figure (which holds the two harps) appears to be a…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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