Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps Toledo, 1220
MS M.429 fol. 2r

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Christ and Four Beasts -- Four winged Beasts, pearled nimbi, with human bodies, seated on cushioned benches, holding open scrolls on lecterns, above and below starred circular mandorla supported by two angels, pearled nimbi, enclosing Christ, pearled crossed nimbus, flanked by rayed sun and moon, book inscribed EGO SVM ALFA ET OMEGA in left hand, seated on cushioned bench with footstool; decorated background.