Valcavado Beatus, Medieval illuminated manuscript at Biblioteca de Santa Cruz, Spain
The Valcavado Beatus manuscript contains 460 pages with 97 miniatures featuring distinct almond-shaped eyes and colors depicting biblical scenes.
Created between June 8th and September 8th of 970, this manuscript was commissioned by Abbot Sempronius and crafted by monk Oveco at Santa Maria monastery.
The manuscript represents the medieval Spanish illumination techniques through its Latin text and intricate illustrations of the Book of Revelation commentary.
Located in Valladolid's Biblioteca de Santa Cruz, this parchment codex measures 35.5 centimeters in height and 26.5 centimeters in width.
The manuscript contains marginal notes from both its original scribe and subsequent readers, documenting centuries of theological interpretations.
Inception: 970
Creator: Oveco
Height: 35.5 cm
Width: 26.5 cm
Made from material: parchment
GPS coordinates: 41.65223,-4.72140
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:37
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