Explore the past in a unique way with the Beatus of Liébana – Manchester Codex, a facsimile edition that only Patrimonio Ediciones can offer. We have the exclusivity of edition, sale and worldwide distribution. Immerse yourself in the richness of this unique piece, where history, art and exclusivity intertwine to create an incomparable experience.
Current location:
© The John Rylands Library. Manchester. 12th century.
Length:
510 parchment pages.
Writing:
Latin. Late Caroline-pregothic script.
Dimension:
45 x 31,5 cm.
Illustrations:
123 miniatures illuminated with gold and silver.
The most illustrated Beatus of Liébana
A jewel among the medieval codices. Immerse yourself in the artistic richness of the Beatus of Liébana – Manchester Codex, an exceptional work that stands out among the Beatus of Liébana for its impressive artistic level, abundance of illustrations illuminated with gold and silver leaf. It stands out among all the high quality facsimiles for being one of the most illustrated.
Impressive dimensions: a majestic manuscript
This facsimile is impressive not only for its content, but also for its generous format of 45×31 centimetres. Each page comes to life with ample dimensions that allow every detail of the illustrations and texts to be appreciated, making this work a true jewel for collectors and history lovers.
A journey through 510 Pages of the most extensive Beatus of Liébana
With 510 pages of content, this facsimile of the Beatus of Liébana offers a complete immersion into the art and vision of the period. Each page tells a unique story, taking you on a fascinating journey through medieval art and spirituality. Uniquely, it is one of the most extensive facsimiles.
Gold and silver plates illuminating the past
Experience the splendour of Patrimonio Ediciones’ Beatus of Liébana, illuminated with gold and silver plates that give life and light to the entire manuscript. Significantly, this is one of its major differences with other facsimiles of Beatus of Liébana that do not use authentic gold leaf, but gold inks that do not rigorously represent the quality of the original manuscript. Every detail shimmers with a golden glow, providing a unique visual experience that reflects the spiritual and cultural importance of this masterpiece.
Highlights
– In the custody of The John Rylands Library, Manchester, since 1901. Ms. Lat. 8.
– The Manchester Beatus passed from Spain to France in 1869, being auctioned in Paris with other books from the collection of the Marquis of Astorga and Count of Altamira.
– It is written in late-Carthonic-Pregustian script.
– It contains 123 beautiful full-page miniatures illuminated in gold and silver.
– Commentary on the Apocalypse of Saint John written by Beatus of Liébana, an Asturian monk, in 776. The various manuscripts that transmit the “Commentary on the Apocalypse” were illustrated in various monasteries during the 10th, 11th and 12th centuries; they are luxury copies copied and decorated for kings and magnates.
– Undoubtedly, from the point of view of its illustrations, this is the most sumptuous Beatus in existence, the only complete one since none of its folios has been mutilated; for its perfect understanding, it is accompanied by an art book that includes a codicological and iconographic study by Prof. Dr. Peter K. Klein.
– Codex bound in leather over boards with bronze fittings and clasps.
– Unique edition limited to 999 numbered and notarially authenticated copies.
Presentation of the facsimile of the Blessed of Manchester on the official visit of King Charles III of England and the Queen to the John Rylands Library
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