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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, Matthew.
Christ beardless, seated on cushioned bench in draped architectural setting, addressing Evangelist Matthew holding open scroll, pointing to right; above, in starred medallion in gable, half figure of symbol holding book and cross-staff.
All figures wearing pearled nimbi, starred and decorated background.
Beatus of Valcavado, In Apocalipsin, Praefatio.