Over on the classics list we've been having a little discussion about the
venerable Bede who is often portrayed in art with a jug (looks kind of
like a beer-stein, according to one participant in the thread). Is it
common to portray Bede in this way? What is the iconography or
significance of the jug (if any)? I know nothing about this.
Here's hoping that our local "mental health society" has found its patron
saint... :-) Oh, and apologies for cross-posting.
MW
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