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The Bamberg Apocalypse contains the Revelation of St John and an evangelistary. The patron of the manuscript was probably Emperor Otto III (reigned 983-1002). After his death Emperor Henry II (reigned 1002-24) had work on the codex continued. It was produced by the group of miniaturists working in the Benedictine Abbey at Reichenau.
The miniature on folio 47v - divided into an upper and lower portion - illustrates the opening verses of Revelation 19. At the top, Christ in Majesty is represented, In the lower part the twenty-four elders, with golden crowns and earnest expressions, are worshipping Christ.
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