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The Saint-Sever Beatus, also known as the Apocalypse of Saint-Sever (Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale, MS lat. 8878), is a Romanesque Illuminated manuscript from the 11th century. It was made at Saint-Sever Abbey, then in the Duchy of Gascony, under the direction of Gregory of Montaner, abbot between 1028 and 1072. The manuscript contains the Commentary on the Apocalypse of Beatus of Liébana, a commentary on Daniel by Saint Jerome and a treatise on the Virgin Mary by Saint Ildefonsus. Parts of its are displayed in the Musée des Jacobins in Saint-Sever.
Gallery
Frontispiece of the Beatus
Decorated initial
Genealogy of Jesus Christ
Angel transmitting the revelation of the apocalypse to John
The chosen child of God saving the world from Hell
Rain of fire and blood
The Deluge
Bird victorious over the serpent
Angel throwing a dragon into the abyss
New Jerusalem
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External links
- Information and many pictures
- Facsimile edition, with information on the Commentary on the Apocalypse and sample illustrations