
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: 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.
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