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Lectionary
Belgium, possible Bruges, ca. 1470
MS M.68 fol. 188r

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Apocalypse: Mighty Angel -- John, nimbed, is seated on island in landscape, writing with right hand on scroll held on his lap by left hand. Inkpot and pen case are next to left foot. Angel, rainbow as nimbus, holds open book with both hands, one flaming foot on land, the other over water. Above, flames emerge from dark cloud. Illustration of Revelation 10:1-2.



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