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The Great Harlot of Babylon; Dyson Perrins Apocalypse, about 1255-1260. Creator: Unknown.

The Great Harlot of Babylon; Dyson Perrins Apocalypse, about 1255-1260. Creator: Unknown.

3-042-623 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

The Great Harlot of Babylon; Dyson Perrins Apocalypse, about 1255-1260. Additional Info: After the angels empty the seven vessels, one of them leads Saint John to see the great harlot. The artist chose to represent her as a beautiful young woman whose vanity is symbolized by the mirror she holds. She sits on wavy blue strands representing the "many waters" described in the text. John seems to be reluctant to look at the great harlot, as the angel tugs at his cloak, pulling him unwillingly toward her.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. St John the Evangelist: : Saint, apostle, author
Medium
  1. Tempera colours, gold leaf, coloured washes, pen and ink
Picture Type
  1. Folio
  2. Manuscript
  3. Verso
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3957x5588
File Size : 64,781kb

Aliases

  1. 83.MC.72.35v
  1. Ms. Ludwig III 1 (83.MC.72), fol. 35v
  1. 1200006320
  1. 3-042-623
  1. 3042623
  1. 83.MC.72.35v

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