Dove descending

Description

Dove descending. 11th century AD. Modelled on an 11th century manuscript illustration. Following the account of the Baptism of Christ, (Matthew 3:16, etc.). From the illustration of the dove descending to the King David. Psalter (BS. 1 Beatus). British Library Mss. Cotton. Tiberius C.VI, f. 30v. Height 32mm