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| Keywords: French - Christ in Majesty - Walters 4485.jpg Originally paired with an image of the Crucifixion this plaque was once attached to the binding of a Gospel book or a missal When the book was read aloud during the liturgy its enameled covers would have reminded the faithful of Christ's earthly suffering and heavenly glory The son of God sits upon a rainbow surrounded by four creatures that symbolize the Evangelists The Greek letters alpha and omega that flank Jesus' head refer to his words See I am coming soon; my reward is with me to repay according to everyone's work I am the Alpha and the Omega the first and the last the beginning and the end Revelation 22 12-13 ca 1200 Medieval champlevé enamel copper gilt cm 23 13 2 accession number 44 85 24158 Raoul Heilbronner Paris date of acquisition unknown by purchase Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1910 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville 2001-2002 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Frist Center for the Visual Arts Nashville 2002-2005 Illuminating the Word Gospel Books in the Middle Ages The Walters Art Museum Baltimore 2004 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Museum of Biblical Art New York; Colby College Museum of Art Waterville; Joslyn Art Museum Omaha 2008-2009 place of origin Limoges France Walters Art Museum license Medieval metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Art of France in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Gospel Books covers from France Limoges champlevé | ||||
