Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps in Tábara, ca. 940-945
MS M.644 fol. 187r

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1) Apocalypse: Vial II, Sea of Blood -- Nimbed angel pouring out vial upon sea: inscription SECUNDUM ANGELUS EFFUDIT FIALAM SUAM IN MARE ET FACTUS EST SANGUIS SICUT MORTUI;
illustration for Revelation 16:3;
2) Apocalypse: Vial III, Rivers of Blood -- Nimbed angel pouring out vial upon rivers and fountains; inscription TERTIUS ANGELUS EFFUDIT FIALAM SUAM SUPER FLUMINA;
illustration for Revelation 16:4.