The first scene of the visual narrative shows the beginning of the Revelation: Christ's appearance to John. Standing in front of John, Christ blesses him with His right hand, while in front of Him there are seven candlesticks symbolizing the seven churches of Asia Minor. The inscription at the top quotes an abbreviated version of the corresponding text of the Revelation:
I, John, was in the Spirit. And when I turned I saw seven golden candlesticks, and among the candlesticks was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest.
The fact that misspellings are minimal speaks about the painter's education.
