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Illustration from the:

Rylands Beatus

Commentary on the Apocalypse by Beatus of Liébana,
copy of c.1175
Folio 207r. Jerusalem under siege

A larger image of the Siege of Jerusalem, from the Rylands Beatus. Commentary on the Apocalypse by Beatus of Liébana.

This miniature illustrates a siege in which Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem. Jeremiah sits outside lamenting. (4 Kings 25:1–7).

Folio 207r Jerusalem. Seven warriors on the walls and towers - two in, arched openings by the gate. They shoot arrows, throw stones, etc. A seated figure outside on the right may represent Jeremiah.

Physical Location: The John Rylands Library
Classmark: Latin MS 8
Subject(s): Bible. Revelation; Bible--commentaries
Origin Place: Spain
Date of Creation: end of 12th or start of 13th century
Former Owner(s): Bachelin-Deflorenne, Antoine, b. 1835; Quaritch, Bernard, 1819-1899
Extent: ff. 254 (iii+249+ii) Leaf height: 454 mm, width: 326 mm.
University of Manchester Library, Latin MS 8