Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, possible Bruges, ca. 1470
MS M.68 fol. 186v

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Apocalypse: Trumpet VI, Angels at Euphrates -- John, nimbed, is seated on island in landscape, right hand on open book on his lap, left hand raised toward face. Angel flies above him blowing trumpet. Above right is altar supported on four short columns. Behind the altar in rayed mandorla, God, wearing cross-surmounted imperial crown, raising right hand, holding globe with left hand, is seated on bench. Illustration of Revelation 9:13.