184, MS M.429, fol. 90v

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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: Trumpet V, Falling Star.

Apocalypse: Trumpet V, Falling Star (Revelation 9:1-3) -- Nimbed angel sounding trumpet; stars flanking larger star darkened by smoke rising from pit; locusts stinging six men; star, and wingless angel holding key in the pit; starred background.