Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps in Tábara, ca. 940-945
MS M.644 fol. 181v

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1) Apocalypse: Angels of Plagues -- seven nimbed angels holding vials; inscription HII SUNT ANGELI TENENTES PLAGAS QUE VENTURE SUNT IN NOUISSIMIS DIEBUS; illustration for Revelation 15:1;
below, 2) Apocalypse: Song of Moses and Lamb -- Lamb of God holding cross, flanked by eight nimbed saints, seven playing musical instruments, all standing on sea of glass; inscription UBI MARE UITREUM ET SUPER EUM STATEM UICTOREM BESTIE; illustration for Revelation 15:2-4.