Caption:
John and the elder, who wears a crown. Apocalypse ('The Queen Mary Apocalypse'). England, S. E. (London), or East Anglia. First quarter of the 14th century. The illuminations include 73 miniatures in colours and gold. Decoration: Initials in gold on blue and rose grounds with penwork decoration in white, some with marginal extensions forming partial borders. Paraphs in rose or blue. Guide letters for initials are visible. See the catalogue for notes on possible artists (in dispute.). Source: Royal 19 B.XV, f.13. Language: Anglo Norman.