Saint Beatus, Presbyter of Liebana
-798
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
Zone 1:
Apocalypse: Angels of Plagues (Revelation 15:6) -- Seven nimbed angels holding vials.
Zone 2:
Lamb of God nimbed, holding cross-staff, on altar, flanked by six nimbed saints, some of nimbi pearled, holding flasks; starred background inscribed UBI SANCTI TENENTES CHITARAS ET CANTANTES CANTICUM NOUUM MAGNUM.
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