It is an illustration of the hymn ascribed to John Damascene (8th cent.): “ Because of you, O Full of grace, all creation rejoices, the ranks of Angels and the human race; hallowed Temple and spiritual Paradise, pride of Virgins; from you God was incarnate and he who is our God before the ages became a little child. For he made your womb a throne and caused it to become wider than the heavens. Because of you, O Full of grace, all creation rejoices; glory to you”. The Mother of God is depicted on the throne against the cathedral surrounded by angels and ’human kind’ that represent the council of all the saints. To the left of the throne is John Damascene.
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