Picture No | 10050357 |
Date | 15th century |
Description | TONSURE |
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This portrait of a monk shows clearly the TONSURE - the only hairstyle approved by God, it seems : he is holding his MISSAL and his ROSARY beads, further signs of piety
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Source | engraving by an unnamed German artist |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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