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
Apocalypse: Vial VII, Earthquake (Revelation 16:17,19,21) -- Nimbed angel pouring out vial into air; lightning represented as darts falling upon city gate of Babylon with trees in portals; starred background; inscription on top of frame, ET SEPTIMUS ANGELUS EFFUDIT FIALAM SUAM IN AEREM ET FACTUS EST FULGURA ET GRANDO.
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