The San Miguel Beatus Codex
Commentary on the Apocalypse by Beatus of Liébana, Spain, c.945ADPierpont Morgan Library, New York. Ms 644, f.178v
Harvest
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178v The earth and its harvest. In first zone a nimbed and crowned angel standing on a cloud, holding sickle is addressed by another angel. To the right, an angel holding a pruning hook comes out of an architectural frame representing a temple. Below, in center of picture an angel from whose hands flames come out, stands upon an altar. He is flanked by men reaping grain and gathering grapes. In last zone on left, a city gate, to the right of which are two horses beside a wine press operated by a man. source
