Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, possible Bruges, ca. 1470
MS M.68 fol. 209r

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Apocalypse: Song of Moses and Lamb -- John, nimbed, indicating right with right hand, holding scroll on lap with left hand, is seated behind rocky outcrop in landscape with buildings in background. At right, eight men, five wearing hats, each playing harp, kneel or stand on glassy sea, from which flames rise. Angel with joined hands flies above. Illustration of Revelation 15:2.