Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps in Tábara, ca. 940-945
MS M.644 fol. 4r

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Half figure of symbol of Evangelist John, human body, winged, holding open book in lunette of architectural frame inclosing two angels, decorated nimbi, holding book and staves; two birds; inscription IN PRINCIPIO ERAT VERBUM ET D(EU)S ERAT VERBUM (John 1:1).
Illustration for Beatus of Valcavado, In Apocalipsin, Praefatio.