Beato de Gerona Fº 131v 975

This 10th-century illuminated manuscript page, "Beato de Gerona Fº 131v" by the artist Ende, depicts the celestial vision of the Book of Revelation. In the center, a mandorla, or almond-shaped halo, encircles a seated Christ surrounded by four seraphim, or angels. The bright colors and stylized figures are characteristic of the Mozarabic art style, common in Spain during this period. The lower portion of the page shows various groups of people witnessing the apocalyptic scene, including the "four living creatures," symbolizing the evangelists. This page highlights the medieval fascination with the end times and the power of visual art to illuminate religious texts.