Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps Toledo, 1220
MS M.429 fol. 74v

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Apocalypse: Seal VI, Earthquake (Revelation 6:12-17) -- Christ beardless, pearled nimbus, book in left hand, seated on cushioned bench, inscribed TRONUS DOMINI, in cloud mandorla supported by two angels, pearled nimbi.
Below, sun and moon flanked by four of Twenty-four Elders, pearled nimbi, one holding book; stars falling; three groups of men hiding in mountains; starred background.