The San Miguel Beatus Codex

Commentary on the Apocalypse by Beatus of Liébana, Spain, c.945AD
Pierpont Morgan Library, New York. Ms 644, f.240v

Siege of Jerusalem



Source
240v-241    The siege of Jerusslem, defended by seven men in the towers. Below at the left Jeremiah seated on a stone, mourning. Facing this, on 241, the blinding of Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzsr enthroned, holding spear and roll, and to his left, as executioner killing the two sons of Zedekiah. A troop of mounted and foot soldiers advance upon the city. source

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