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Saint Beatus, Presbyter of Liebana
-798
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
Page description:
Apocalypse: Lamb, Adoration by Multitude.
Apocalypse: Lamb, Adoration by Multitude (Revelation 7:9-12) -- Lamb of God nimbed, holding cross-staff, in starred medallion flanked above by four nimbed angels, kneeling, below by four nimbed and winged Beasts with human bodies on half-wheels, holding books; above and below, half figures of martyrs, pearled nimbi, holding palm branches, some holding books; to left and right, three groups of figures representing nations; decorated background.