The life of John the Baptist, scenes 6-9 from BL Add 42497, verso

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The life of John the Baptist, scenes 6-9 from BL Add 42497, verso

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A frieze with a frame and foliate border beneath, containing scenes from the life of John the Baptist: (6) John brought before Herod and Herodias; (7) John in prison; (8) Salome dancing before Herod and Herodias. Image taken from verso of Scenes from the Life of John the Baptist (possibly illustrating the Hortus Deliciarum?), a Flabellum or Rotulus. Written in Latin.

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1300 - 1500
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British Library
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