Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Apocalypse
Belgium, Ghent, ca. 1475
MS M.484 fol. 33r

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Apocalypse: Lamb, Adoration -- Christ, nimbed, is seated amid rays in mandorla. At his feet, lamb, nimbed, stands on open book with seven seals. The mandorla is flanked by angels, some with hands joined. All are flanked by Four Beasts, all winged, angel with joined hands. Below Twenty-Four Elders, nimbed, kneel, most with joined hands.
Grisaille miniature with color wash.
Margins decorated with border of floreate rinceaux.
Illustration of Revelation 5:11.