103, MS M.429, fol. 50r

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Saint Beatus, Presbyter of Liebana
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Commentary on the Apocalypse and commentary on the Book of Daniel

Spain, perhaps Toledo
1220
520 x 370 mm

Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) in 1910

MS M.429
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Apocalypse: John, Letter to Sardis.

Apocalypse: John, Letter to Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) -- John nimbed, holding book, addressed by nimbed angel holding cross-staff, standing on pedestal; draped architectural setting representing church of Sardis, enclosing hanging lamp, and chalice and altar-cross on draped altar; birds in tree; starred and decorated background.