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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: Seal VI, Earthquake.
Apocalypse: Seal VI, Earthquake (Revelation 6:12-17) -- Christ beardless, pearled nimbus, book in left hand, seated on cushioned bench, inscribed TRONUS DOMINI, in cloud mandorla supported by two angels, pearled nimbi.
Below, sun and moon flanked by four of Twenty-four Elders, pearled nimbi, one holding book; stars falling; three groups of men hiding in mountains; starred background.