Artwork:
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And they sacrificed their sons and their daughters to devils
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Artist:
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UNKNOWN; Illustrator of 'St. Albans Psalter', England, first half of 12th century
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Date:
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First half of the 12th century
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Technique:
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Miniature
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Location:
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University of Aberdeen, Historic Collections
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Notes:
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From the "St. Albans Psalter", created at St. Abans Abbey essentially by Geoffrey de Gorham (or Gorron), Abbot of St. Albans (1119-46). Psalms 106:37f.: The Israelites are decapitating their sons and daughters as part of a heathen sacrifice. The large figure on the right stands with a scourge and shield with twelve studs. The shield is the breastplate of judgement, set with twelve studs for the twelve tribes of Israel (Exodus 28: 15-21).
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Subject:
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106: Confession of Sins
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