The Last Judgement, by Simon Bening

An image of Illuminated Manuscript. Miniature from the Hours of Albrecht of Brandenburg. Penitential Psalms, Last Judgement, border scene based in part on Dürer’s woodcut Massacre by the Four Angels (Apc ix). Simon Bening (Flemish, 1483-1561). Parchment, gold, six leaves with closely trimmed margins, framed illuminated area 175 x 125 mm, no text or ruling on reverse, 1522-1523. Production Place: Bruges, Flanders.

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Illuminated Manuscript. Miniature from the Hours of Albrecht of Brandenburg. Penitential Psalms, Last Judgement, border scene based in part on Dürer’s woodcut Massacre by the Four Angels (Apc ix). Simon Bening (Flemish, 1483-1561). Parchment, gold, six leaves with closely trimmed margins, framed illuminated area 175 x 125 mm, no text or ruling on reverse, 1522-1523. Production Place: Bruges, Flanders.

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Accession Number: MS 294d
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Photographer name: Andrew Morris
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