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Beatus|beɪˈɑːtəs|
[L.]
Esp. in Beatus page: the page of a psalter containing the initial B of Psalm 1 (Beatus vir{ddd}), which was frequently decorated in medieval manuscripts, often with elaborate designs.
[1892J. H. Middleton Illum. MSS. Classical & Mediaeval Times p. viii, The first letter B of the beginning of the Psalms (Beatus vir etc.) is in this and some other illuminated Psalters..of such size and elaboration that it occupies most of the first page.] 1911J. A. Herbert Illum. MSS. x. 180 The Beatus vir page is of an unusual and amusing type. The ‘B’, made of narrow entwined ribbons on a gold field, forms a small and rather insignificant foundation; but round about it..are eight gold medallions containing delightful figures of animal musicians. 1926E. G. Millar Eng. Illum. MSS. X to XIII Cent. 91 David harping, and Beatus page; the medallions at bottom and top of the stem of the B contain respectively David slaying Goliath, and bringing Goliath's head to Saul. 1954M. Rickert Painting in Brit.: Middle Ages iv. 80 The identification of the Edmund artist with the illuminator of the Albani Beatus initial seems to be confirmed by a comparison..with the very lively single combat scene above the B on the same Beatus page of the Psalter. Ibid. 98 A full-page Beatus and eight large initials to the psalms. |
