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beatus

beatus

9.9
A medieval book with pictures about the Book of Revelation
  • noun
  • /ˈbiːətəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : beato
  • The beatus manuscript from the 10th century beautifully illustrates scenes from the Book of Revelation.

Examples

  • Scholars study the beatus texts to gain insights into medieval interpretations of the Apocalypse.

  • One of the most famous works is the beatus known as the Codex Calixtinus, which contains stunning illuminations.

  • "Gongora writes that he prefers a meager pastoral existence to comfortable city life, yet the poem satirizes the beatus ille theme.

    Academic text (1990)

  • His seemingly straightforward gastronomical images are, in fact, ambivalent and often satirical; his romance appears to praise modest country living in the tradition of beatus ille, but in truth mocks such a mode of existence.

    Academic text (1990)

How Elaborate

beatus
  • Archaic
9.9
manuscript
129 6.5

Surface Forms

beatus singular
beati plural

Etymology

Beatus as a noun for a medieval book comes from the monk Beatus of Liébana, whose name means 'blessed', because his picture‑filled commentary on the Book of Revelation was copied across Europe and those bright manuscripts became known simply as beatus.