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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: Seal VII, Trumpets given.
1) Apocalypse: Seal VII, Trumpets given (Revelation 8:2) -- Christ beardless, pearled nimbus, holding book, seated on cushioned bench in starred cloud mandorla, addressing seven nimbed angels holding trumpets;
2) Apocalypse: Angel with Censer (Revelation 8:3-5) -- Nimbed angel twice represented, once flying down and emptying censer, once holding censer, standing on altar; starred and decorated background; starred border; background inscribed