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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: First Resurrection.
Apocalypse: First Resurrection (Revelation 20:4-6) -- Christ beardless, pearled crossed nimbus, holding book, seated on cushioned bench, before saints, some nimbed, one holding book, seated on cushioned benches; below, sixteen doves representing souls of martyrs.
Decorated and starred background; inscription on top of miniature, TRONOS SEDENTES ET IUDIERUM DATUM EST EIS.