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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:
Apocalypse: Trumpet IV, Partial Darkness; and Cry of Three Woes.
Apocalypse: Trumpet IV, Partial Darkness; and Cry of Three Woes (Revelation 8:12-13) -- Nimbed angel, issuing from cloud, sounding trumpet; stars, sun, SOLUS, and moon, LUNA, third part darkened; to right, eagle, AQUILA UOLANTEM; below four trees; starred and decorated background inscribed ET QUARTUS ANGELUS TUBA CECINIT.