Vision of the angelic hierarchy

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"Vision of the Angelic Hierarchy" is a circular illustration created by Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th-century German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath. The artwork depicts angels arranged in a concentric circular pattern, with the central circle containing a white orb surrounded by rows of angels, each with wings and halos, representing different ranks within the celestial hierarchy. This intricate illustration is a testament to Hildegard's multifaceted genius and her profound understanding of Christian cosmology.