The British Library
The New Minster Charter, c. 966, Winchester, New Minster.
This frontispiece to King Edgar's charter to the New Minster, commemorating its adoption of Benedictinism, is the earliest example of the fully painted 'Winchester' style. Edgar is shown, between the Virgin and St Peter, presenting the charter to Christ. (BL Shelf-mark Cotton MS Vespasian A.VIII, f2v.)
This frontispiece to King Edgar's charter to the New Minster, commemorating its adoption of Benedictinism, is the earliest example of the fully painted 'Winchester' style. Edgar is shown, between the Virgin and St Peter, presenting the charter to Christ. (BL Shelf-mark Cotton MS Vespasian A.VIII, f2v.)