![Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel, c. 1290. Creator: Unknown.](https://www.photo12.com/lt/hrm19f71_168.jpg)
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Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel, c. 1290. Creator: Unknown.
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Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel, c. 1290. This large initial E on the left page introduces the Book of Ezekiel. The prophet is represented in the midst of his apocalyptic visions. Ezekiel's call to prophecy began as a vision showing God enthroned among four creatures, each with four wings and the face of a man, lion, ox, and eagle, respectively. These apocalyptic beasts recur in the Book of Revelation and were developed by the medieval Church into symbols of the Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Since medieval manuscripts were not paginated, this large initial provided a clear visual cue for the reader to help locate the text of Ezekiel within the manuscript.
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HRM19F71_168
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116,7Mo (9,3Mo) / 62,5cm x 46,8cm / 7386 x 5523 (300dpi)