La cinquième Trompette. Les sauterelles se transforment en chevaux. Apoc. IX 

Here, in this manuscript illumination, Facundus depicts the biblical scene of the Fifth Trumpet from the Book of Revelation. Winged, crowned beasts with the bodies of horses and the faces of lions emerge, symbols of divine judgment and the unleashing of chaos upon the world. These composite creatures are visual descendants of ancient chimeras, carrying echoes of Mesopotamian demons and classical monsters—beasts that embody primal fears. Notice how Facundus blends animalistic power with regal attributes, imbuing these figures with a terrifying authority. The crown, a symbol of earthly rule, is here twisted, indicating a perversion of divine order. Consider how such imagery, rooted in the collective unconscious, transcends time. The fear and awe evoked by these hybrid creatures speak to a deep-seated human response to the unknown and the monstrous. Through this tapestry of symbols, Facundus invites us to confront our own anxieties about the apocalypse. These images resurface and evolve, always reflecting the anxieties of the age.