Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Spain, perhaps in Tábara, ca. 940-945
MS M.644 fol. 202v

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Left half of scene; right half on facing fol. 203r.
Apocalypse: Babylon, Fall -- Nimbed angel flying above burning gate inscribed Babylon with cups, jar, and pitcher under arches; inscription UBI BABILON ID EST ISTI MUNDUS ARDET;
illustration for Revelation 18:1-3;