Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, possible Bruges, ca. 1470
MS M.68 fol. 178v

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Apocalypse: Angel with Seal of the Living God -- John, rays as nimbus, is seated on island in landscape, with open book on his lap. Pen case and inkpot are at his feet. He looks right toward flying angel holding with both hands, scroll inscribed NOLI NOCERE TERRE ET MARI (Revelation 7:3). At upper left, of four angels on cloud, three with joined hands, one orant. Illustration of Revelation 7:2-3.