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Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament
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Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament
Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament. Miniature. 15th century. The fifth Angel playing trumpet. Chateau of Chatilly. France
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Angel Apocalypse Apostle Chantilly Chateau Christianism Creature Demon Devil Fiend Fifth Floridus Illuminate Illuminated Leviathan Manuscript Monster Prophetic Revelation Revelations Testament Trumpet Vision Apocalyptic Daemon
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This miniature print, hailing from the 15th century Chateau of Chantilly in France, showcases a scene from the Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse of the New Testament. The fifth angel in this prophetic vision is depicted playing a golden trumpet, signaling the impending arrival of a monstrous creature from the depths of the sea. The intricate and illuminated details of this manuscript, created during the height of the Middle Ages, reveal a rich tapestry of Christian symbolism and apocalyptic imagery. The fifth angel, with his florid wings spread wide, stands proudly above the chaotic scene below. His trumpet blast summons forth the fearsome Leviathan, a daemonic fiend in the form of a serpentine monster, writhing and churning the waters of the sea. This scene from the Book of Revelation, penned by the apostle John, has long been a source of fascination and wonder for scholars and artists alike. The apocalyptic imagery, filled with divine retribution and cosmic upheaval, has inspired countless works of art throughout history. The intricate details of this miniature print serve as a testament to the enduring power of this biblical text to captivate and inspire the human imagination. The Chateau of Chantilly, with its vast collection of medieval and Renaissance art, provides a fitting home for this exquisite and historic miniature. The print serves as a reminder of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of France, and the enduring power of the Christian faith to shape the art and literature of the Western world.
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