Cleveland Museum of Art
Daniel in the Lion's Den
c. 1125–50
During the 12th century, churches used images to teach the faithful who were illiterate. While Daniel lived before Jesus, he is depicted holding a bible, alluding to the continuity between the Old and New Testaments.
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