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Prophets Aggeus, Zacharias, Malachias, Sophonias

As one of a total of five capitals of Old Testament prophets on the south flank of the cloister this capital follows a common organizational scheme:
On all four capital sides a clipeus is placed before the calathus. The roundels contain a haloed figure, which emphasizes itself frontally as a relief bust. On the surrounding circular frame the names of the prophets are inscribed. The scroll, which each of the prophets holds in his hand, along with the lower part of the roundel bears a prominent part of the verses from their respective books.

North side:
AGGEUS: EGO MOVEBO CELUM
I will shake the heavens (Hag 2: 21/2)

West side:
ZACHARIAS: IRATUS E(ST) DNS POPULO SUO
The anger of the Lord was kindled against his people (Ps 106,40)
Therefore is the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, (Isa 5,25)

South side:
MALACHIAS: MALEDICTUS DOLOSUS
Cursed be the swindler (Mal 1,14)

East side:
SOPHONIAS: LAUDA FILIA SYON
Shout for joy, O daughter of Zion! (Zeph 3,14)

SYON FILIA LAUDA SOPHONIAS DOLOSUS MALEDICTUS MALACHIAS SUO POPULO DNS E(ST) IRATUS ZACHARIAS CELUM MOVEBO EGO AGGEUS Aggeus anger bust daughter frame halo hand heaven Lord Malachias name prophet roundel scroll Sophonias swindler old-testament verse Zacharias Zion