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Miniature from a Manuscript of the Apocalypse: The Woman upon the Scarlet Beast

Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval-style illustration depicting a scene from the Apocalypse. Two angels, with halos and wings, stand on the left, one wearing blue and red robes, holding a book, the other with outstretched hand. On the right, a woman wears a red top, white skirt, and a gold crown, sitting on a beast with seven heads, each with a green crown and spiked horn, and a long neck and legs. The woman holds a gold cup. The background is blue with small white dots. The image has a beige border with decorative white designs.

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