A human figure flanked by upright beasts and pinned in their grasp is an ancient motif. The composition was used for the representation of Daniel in the Lion's Den. Is the central figure to be interpreted as a hero, a martyr or both?
In one composition the central figure is bearded, in the other he is clean-shaven. Is one a mature adult and the other a youth?

East View: Lions.

South View: Lions tearing at a serene, bearded figure.

West View: Lions.

North View: Lions tearing at a serene, clean-shaven figure.

DETAILS

Detail: east view: impost

Related capitals:

Foliage capitals: 7, 21, 23, 26, 31, 33, 34, 36, 41, 45, 50, 55, 59, 65, 68, 70, 74

Bird Capitals: 2, 4, 29, 40, 43, 52, 60, 69

Dragons and Beasts: 28, 29, 66, 69

Angels: 46, 58

Non-Narrative Capitals:
Capital 3: Babylonia Magna
Capital 9: Jerusalem Sancta
Capital 11: Symbols of the Evangelists
Capital 51: The 4 Evangelists with Beast Heads
Capital 71: Personifications of the Beatitudes