heofon-heall

heofon-heall, f.n: hall of heaven. (HEH-o-von-HEH-all / ˈhɛɔ-vɔn-ˌhɛal)

Medieval manuscript image of Christ and the Virgin Mary haloed in the clouds of heaven, shooting rays from their hands downwards; they are surrounded by winged angels and the apostles sitting on thrones.
Miscellany; Naples, late 14th century; Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.498, f. 4v. [ica.themorgan.org]

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