The Book of Miracles: 16th-century apocalyptic visions in pictures | Art and design

October 2021 · 2 minute read

The Book of Miracles: 16th-century apocalyptic visions – in pictures

Rediscovered a few years ago, an illustrated manuscript from 1550s Augsburg, Germany, shows awe-inspiring tales of the Old Testament, the Book of Revelation and contemporary events. Taschen’s new edition adds historical context

Main image: A burning torch in 1009. Photograph: TaschenTopics

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