The Orders of the Church 

"The Orders of the Church" is an illuminated manuscript illustration by Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century German Benedictine abbess, composer, philosopher, and theologian. The illustration depicts a crowned figure, possibly the Virgin Mary, with outstretched wings, holding the orders of the Church in her arms. This image is typical of Hildegard's unique artistic style, blending religious imagery with intricate detail and symbolic elements. The illustration exemplifies the rich tradition of illuminated manuscripts and their role in disseminating religious teachings during the medieval period.