Four miniatures of the life of Christ from a gospel book of 1311 (Presentation, Baptism, Transfiguration, Entry into Jerusalem)
Medium
Ink and pigments on oriental paper
Dimensions
Presentation - 10 7/16 x 8 1/16 in. (26.5 x 20.5 cm); Baptism - 10 7/16 x 8 1/16 in. (26.5 x 20.5 cm); Transfiguration - 10 5/8 x 8 in. (27 x 20.5 cm); Entry into Jerusalem – 11 1/4 x 8 1/16 in. (28/5 x 20.6 cm)
Classification
Manuscripts and Illuminations
Culture
Armenian
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Giorgi Family Foundation Gift, 2020
Accession Number
2020.142.1–.4
Art Historical Context
These four exquisite miniatures—depicting the Presentation in the Temple, Baptism of Christ, Transfiguration, and Entry into Jerusalemcome from a rare Armenian Gospel book created in 1311 by T'oros the Deacon, a skilled illuminator in the medieval Armenian tradition. Crafted with ink and pigments on oriental, each miniature measures around 10-11 inches tall, showcasing the delicate precision of manuscript illumination during a golden age of Armenian Christian art. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 0 through the Giorgi Family Foundation, they now grace the Medieval Art department. ...