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"Scivias"(Know the ways of the Lord) by the German nun and mystic Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179).The book, Codex Rupertsberg,disappeared during WW II.Transparen- cies are from a facsimile.In a final vision, Hildegard listens to the choirs of angels praising the Lord.
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"Scivias"(Know the ways of the Lord) by the German nun and mystic Hildegard von...

The fifth trumpet of the Apocalypse:Fall of the Star of Satan (Revelations 9:1-11),from the "Liber Floridus" by Lambertus. MS 724 ex 1596,fol.12 verso. Ghent,around 1448 Apo 9: 1 - 4
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The fifth trumpet of the Apocalypse:Fall of the Star of Satan (Revelati...

Antiphonary in note 6 (K),a book which contains the chants to be sung by the choir during mass. Initial "P" of Peto;the Archangel Raphael and Tobiah. Latin manuscript,Gothic writing,second half 14th. Parchment,55 x 38 cm
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Antiphonary in note 6 (K),a book which contains the chants to be sung by the...

Christ Judge and the Archangel Michael Fighting Devils Antiphonary in note 7 (H), a book which contains the chants to be sung by the choir during mass. Initial "F" of Factus second half of the 14th century
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Christ Judge and the Archangel Michael Fighting Devils Antiphonary in note 7 (H...

The angel blowing the trumpet,the seven stars and the eagle of St.John Divine.From the Apocalypse of St.John de Lovao. Portuguese, 12th. Apo 8: 12 - 13
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The angel blowing the trumpet,the seven stars and the eagle of St.John Di...

Angels and martyrs.From the Apocalypse of St.John of Lovao,Portugese,12th
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Angels and martyrs.From the Apocalypse of St.John of Lovao,Portuge...

The fight of the soul - from the "Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius, Ms.3945,fol.94 recto. France, end 15th
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The fight of the soul - from the "Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius,...

Les Heures d'Etienne Chavalier:Ascension. Ms.fr.71,around 1445
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Les Heures d'Etienne Chavalier:Ascension. Ms.fr.71,around 1445

Les Heures d'Etienne Chavalier:Annunciation of The Virgin Mary's approaching death. Ms.fr.71,around 1445.
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Les Heures d'Etienne Chavalier:Annunciation of The Virgin Mary's approa...

Les Heures d'Etienne Chavalier:The Assumption of the Virgin. Ms fr.71,around 1445
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Les Heures d'Etienne Chavalier:The Assumption of the Virgin. Ms fr.71,aro...

The fall of the rebellious angels.Angels seated in stalls, as in the choir of a church;warrior-angels with amour and helmets;God father.
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The fall of the rebellious angels.Angels seated in stalls, as in the choir...

Purgatory.The mass of the damned is crowded in a river leading to hell; the good are elevated to heaven by angels.
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Purgatory.The mass of the damned is crowded in a river leading to hell; t...