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Variation of the Traditio Legis (handing over the law), showing a beardless Christ between Saints Peter and Paul (labeled). The text in the book reads: EGO SUM LUX VERA (I am the true light), John 8:12.

Here is a detail of Godfrey (at right, with his sword and dog) with another one of the Christian worthies, Charlemagne.

This bust portrait of the archangel Michael also features two medallion portraits in enamel of St Simon at left and Christ at right. The icon appears in the 1325 inventory.

This illuminated initial 'P' (Pasestoient) shows a scene of the battle outside Antioch, Bishop Adhemar is carrying the Holy Lance, a relic that played an important role in bolstering the morale of the crusaders (fol. 29r). View the manuscript in full…