Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, Oxford, ca. 1220
MS M.791 fol. 367r

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1) Apocalypse: Christ and Candlesticks -- Christ, cross-nimbed, with sword in mouth, raising right hand and holding book in left hand is seated in mandorla. Candlesticks not represented.
2) Apocalypse: John, Calling -- Below, John, tonsured, holding knife in right hand and raising left hand to face, is seated on cushioned bench, possibly next to lectern within medallion representing Patmos surrounded by water. He is flanked above by approaching eagle or dove and by angel, with decorated nimbus, both hands extended.
Scenes against background of gold within initial A partially formed by body of dragon, decorated with foliate and geometric ornament.
Beginning of Revelation.