Historiated- adj.- Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often with foliage, and often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.

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Folio depicting the battle against the beast from the Trinity Apocalypse, c. 1255-60. Image taken from ARTstor.

Folio depicting the battle against the beast from the Trinity Apocalypse, c. 1255-60. Image taken from ARTstor.

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  2. kirstenmilliardinoverland said: Boy I love medieval apocalypse illustrations! Are you familiar with the Beatus manuscripts? qantara-med.org/qantara…
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