Detail of a miniature from the 14th-century manuscript known as the "Egerton Genesis Picture Book", picturing the Fifth day of Creation, with God creating animals, including a monkey, a deer, a bear, and a lion.
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Also appearing in the collection…
Fifth Day of Creation
Date
14th century
From
Egerton Genesis Picture Book
Digital Rights
- Source encourages re-use (though technically still in copyright in UK)
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Image Size
682 x 1024
