Fol. 482v, Revelations, historiated initial A, John seated at a desk writing to the Seven Churches of Asia

Fol. 482v, Revelations, historiated initial A, John seated at a desk writing to the Seven Churches of Asia

c. 1275–1300 · Southern France, Toulouse(?), 13th century

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