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Whale mistaken for an island

Whale mistaken for an island (Whole folio) A whale mistaken for an island. Sailors moor their boat and build a fire on its back but when it senses the heat it plunges to the depths taking men and vessel with it. It also entices small fish into its mouth and swallows them. Image taken from Bestiary. Originally published/produced in England (Salisbury?); 1230-1240.

Location British Library/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier AR9113122

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4725px × 6340px

Photo Credit © British Library Board / Robana / Art Resource, NY

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