The San Miguel Beatus Codex

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

Folio 260r. Daniel: in Lions' Den

Source: The Morgan Library & Museum

260    Daniel in the lions' den. A nimbed angel holding a scepter carries Habakkuk, holding a bowl. Daniel, orant, is flanked by two lions licking his feet. Darius the Mede, lying in bed flanked by armed body guard. source

---

1) Daniel: in Lions' Den (Bel and Dragon, 31, 36-38) -- Nimbed angel holding scepter, carrying Habakkuk, decorated nimbus, holding bowl; Daniel, decorated nimbus, orant, flanked by two lions licking his feet; inscription LACUS LEONUM UBI DANIEL FUIT MISSUS ET ABBACUC PORTANS ILLI PRANDIUM;

2) Darius the Mede: Sleep troubled (Daniel 6:18) -- Darius nimbed, lying on bed flanked by bodyguard each armed with spear and shield; inscription REX INCENATUS PRO DANIELO DOLENS SOMNUM FUIT AB OCULIS EIUS. Illustration for Jerome, In Danielem.

Source: The Morgan Library & Museum