Miracles of Saint Benedict: On left side of capital, a demon breaks the basket used to lower bread into the cave of the hermit-monk. (Scene not visible)In the center, Benedict and a devil contend over the soul of a woman. The devil (left) has a beard,wings, and a naked torso. He extends his hand to the woman (center) whileBenedict (right) holds a book , and may be preaching-his mouth is open and his right hand is in a rhetorical gesture.
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Salet: Number 31- |
 Standing in the centre of the nave looking south. |
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Salet, p. 185.
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