Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, possible Bruges, ca. 1470
MS M.68 fol. 210r

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Apocalypse: Vials given -- John, nimbed, holding open book on lap with both hands, is seated next to rocky outcrop on island in landscape. He looks up to right where winged lion, one of Four Beasts, extends with front paws, vial to foremost of seven angels, four holding vials, all emerging from church (?) in sky. Illustration of Revelation 15:6-7.