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Last Judgement and the seven Acts of Mercy

Christ sits central in the events on a rainbow, the symbol for the covenant between God and humanity. He judges over the people on the basis of their deeds.

Christ with singing and music-making Angels

Christ is surrounded by angels against a golden background and encircled by clouds. On the hem of his alb is “Agyos Atheos”, or Holy God.

The Members of the Guild of the Large Crossbow of Malines

In the middle of two groups of kneeling guild members, three saints are to be noticed (executed on a larger scale): a speaking abbot with cross staff and black chasuble, probably Saint Libertus, disci