Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 364r

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Apocalypse: John to Seven Churches -- On Patmos, John, nimbed, with knife in left hand and pen in right hand is seated on cushioned bench at desk. He is surrounded by towers of seven churches.
Scene on gold background within initial A decorated with animal head or mask, and with foliate and geometric ornament.
Beginning of Revelation.