Master of Walters Gospel Book W.5401100

The Second Coming of Christ (Walters MS W.540, fol. 14v)

A page from a Byzantine gospel book depicting the return of Christ, when the day of the Lord comes as the Scripture says it will, like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5). A tempera illumination on parchment by the Master of Walters Gospel Book W.540 (c. 1100).

The Second Coming of Christ (Walters MS W.540, fol. 14v) by Master of Walters Gospel Book W.540 depicting 1 Thessalonians 5:1
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Depicted passages

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Primary

About Master of Walters Gospel Book W.540

Byzantine

Anonymous Byzantine illuminator responsible for Walters Manuscript W.540, a Gospel Book.

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