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Daniel in the Lion's Den
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Daniel in the Lion's Den

c. 1125–50 · limestone

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According to the Old Testament, Daniel was cast into a lion’s den as punishment for his belief in a single god, but he was miraculously delivered from harm on account of his faith. This story is related here, with Daniel flanked by lions and the angel sent by God to save him. Together with other decorated capitals, this imposing work of Romanesque sculpture once decorated the interior of the church of Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, a city in central France.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineDaniel in the Lion's Den, c. 1125–50. France, Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, 12th century. Limestone; overall: 72.4 x 68.6 x 36.2 cm (28 1/2 x 27 x 14 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1962.247
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