Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps in Tábara, ca. 940-945
MS M.644 fol. 183v

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Apocalypse: Vials given -- Open portal, inscribed TEMPLUM APERTUM EST, in medallion in starred segment of heaven; Beast (eagle) winged, human body on wheel, giving vial to one of seven nimbed angels, others holding vials; inscription HII SUNT SEPTEM ANGELI PORTANTES FIALAS;
illustration for Revelation 15:7-8.