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022. MS M.429, fol. 9v

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

1220
Spain, perhaps Toledo
520 x 370 mm
MS M.429

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

Summary

Half figure of Rachel orant, name inscribed, pearled nimbus, in starred medallion; heads in medallions of genealogical tree. 

Beatus of Valcavado, In Apocalipsin, Praefatio.

Following the evangelist portraits is an elaborate series of genealogical tables tracing Christ's lineage, beginning with Adam and Eve. This chart features Rachel in the large circle at top. In the roundel touching Rachel's to the right is Jacob, who finally managed, after fourteen years, to marry her. Descending from Jacob are two roundels with the names of his sons, Joseph the Dreamer (left) and Benjamin (right).