Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury (909-999), writing a book of commentary on the Rule of Saint Benedict with quill pen and knife. Depicted in 12th century mitre, rich surplice and tunic. From Royal MS 10 A xiii, 12th century. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842.

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