197, MS M.429, fol. 97r
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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: Witnesses.
Apocalypse: Witnesses (Revelation 11:3-4) -- Two trees flanking Elijah and Enoch, son of Jared, names inscribed, in monks' habits, holding books, flanking two candlesticks; starred and decorated background inscribed ISTI SUNT DUE OLIUE ET DUE CANDELABRI, based on Revelation 11:4, and HELIAS ET HENOCH