270, MS M.429, fol. 133v

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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: Birds summoned.

Apocalypse: Birds summoned (Revelation 19:17-18) -- Angel, pearled nimbus, seated behind rayed Personification of Sun flanked by ten birds; decorated and starred background; inscription in upper margin, ANGELUM IN SOLE.