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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:
1) Apocalypse: Christ sending Angel to John (Revelation 1:1). 2) Apocalypse: John, Calling.
Zone 1:
Apocalypse: Christ sending Angel to John (Revelation 1:1) -- Christ beardless, seated on bench, flanked by two angels.
Zone 2:
Apocalypse: John, Calling (Revelation 1:1-3) -- Evangelist John seated, twice represented, once with hand touching hand of wingless angel holding book; four trees.
All figures nimbed; starred background.