Angel with first seal

Angel with first seal

A framed miniature from the Commentary on Revelations 6:1-2: the opening of the first seal, with John on the left and an angel with the seal, pointing to the rider on a white horse, who is holding a bow and arrow. 

short, curly, fair

upright, golden

white stole (?) over brownish robe

red, with white speckles around angel's head

unfurled scrolls (one held with one hand, the other held with the toes (?) )

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Revelation (the 'Abingdon Apocalypse '), with abridged Berengaudus commentary in French on alternate pages

3rd quarter of the 13th century

f. 11v