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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
Page description:
Evangelist: Symbol, Human Body, Mark.
Half figure of winged symbol of Evangelist Mark, with human body, holding book, in medallion in gable of architectural setting; below, two angels leaning on columns, holding gemmed book supported on column; all figures wearing pearled nimbi; starred and decorated background.
Beatus of Valcavado, In Apocalipsin, Praefatio.