Woman on the seven-headed beast

Silos Apocalypse Author: Beatus of Liébana; Dominicus; (joint authorship) / Illustrator: Petrus Spain [Silos]; 1109 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Add. 11695, f.183v [Whole folio] Book of Revelation, chapter 17, 3-13, beginning with initial 'E', a hand holding holding a branch with two foliate motifs and palm leaf. The richly attired woman is sitting side-saddle; her jewellery is suggested by her long gown decorated with rhombuses; and on her head is a large ribbed headdress. She grasps the beast's reins in her right hand, while holding up the cup of abominations in her left. The seven heads represent seven mountains and seven kings Image taken from Silos Apocalypse. Originally published/produced in Spain [Silos]; 1109.