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Saint Beatus, Presbyter of Liebana
-798
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
Page description:
Apocalypse: Christ coming in Clouds.
Apocalypse: Christ coming in Clouds (Revelation 1:7-8) -- Christ cross-nimbed, book in left hand, in cloud mandorla flanked by nimbed angels. Below, nine nimbed saints representing kindreds of the earth; starred and decorated background; inscription.