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Beatus aemilianensis, 10th c The seven plagues
Beatus aemilianensis. 2. Ms. Vit. 14-1. Folio 130r. Angels with the seven plagues and musicians with fiddles or violas or arc. Codex manuscript with the Commentary on the Apocalypse of St. John (776-786) of Beatus of Li颡 na. Preromanesque art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library. Proc: SPAIN. LA RIOJA. San Millᮠ de la Cogolla. Monastery of San Millᮠ de Yuso
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Beatus Aemilianensis: A Visual Narrative of the Seven Plagues from the Apocalypse of St. John (10th Century, Spain) This stunning 10th-century illuminated manuscript, Beatus Aemilianensis, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Iberian Peninsula during the Pre-Romanesque period. Housed in the National Library of Spain in Madrid, this Codex contains the Commentary on the Apocalypse of St. John by Beatus of Liébana. Folio 130r, depicted in this image, showcases a vibrant and intricate miniature painting of angels administering the Seven Plagues as described in the Book of Revelation. The scene is set against a vertical, upright background, with the plagues unfurling in a colorful and dynamic arrangement. Angels, each with distinct facial expressions and winged bodies, are depicted delivering the plagues with fervor and determination. The first angel, holding a bowl, pours out hail and fire upon the earth. The second angel releases a burning mountain, which falls into the sea and turns it into blood. The third angel unleashes a star that scorches men with its tail. The fourth angel, with a sickle, reaps the earth. The fifth angel releases the smoke of incense from a golden censer. The sixth angel pours out the Euphrates River, and the seventh angel releases the seven last plagues. Musicians, playing fiddles, violas, and arcs, accompany the scene, adding an element of solemnity and contemplation. The European artistic tradition owes a significant debt to the intricate and evocative imagery found in manuscripts like Beatus Aemilianensis. This masterpiece is a visual reminder of the power and beauty of the apocalyptic narrative and the enduring influence of early Spanish art.
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