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Publication Account
Date 1964
Event ID 1107040
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Publication Account
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1107040
No. 2 The small projections on sides and top are of unknown purpose. The 'ring of glory' contains an equal-armed cross: both are embellished with raised bosses, possibly inspired by the rivet heads of metal work. The surfaces of cross and wheel have been covered with a diagonal key pattern. The long shaft has three pairs of facing beasts. On the left of the shaft are three climbing figures, the top kneels and hauls that below it. On the right of the shaft, are three beasts with large heads and long coiled bodies.
The central subject on the other side is Daniel in the Lion's Den, symbolising the delivery of the faithful from the power of evil. Daniel's arms are raised in the 'orans' or ancient attitude of prayer as he stands appealingly in the midst of fierce lions.
Above Daniel is an equestrian group. The top figure is cloaked, bearded, carries a spear and is girt with a sword. He sits upon a saddle-cloth; his horse is bridled. In front of him are two hounds with an angel above, probably representing the Soul. Beneath him a cavalcade is suggested by three riders abreast, followed by a single rider.
Below Daniel, a centaur with two axes and a branch of a tree. At the bottom, a man with a club, and a dragon grasping a horned beast by the nose.
S Cruden 1964.
