Plaque with Christ in Majesty and the Four Evangelists
Unknown Artist
11th century
Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (15.6 x 9.5 cm)
Classification
Ivories
Culture
Ottonian
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Accession Number
41.100.169
Tags
ChristEvangelistsEaglesAngelsSaint John the EvangelistSaint MarkSaint Matthew
About this artwork
This plaque with christ in majesty and the four evangelists from Ottonian, dating from 11th century, reflects the artistic and spiritual values of the medieval Christian world. The work, executed in ivory, measures overall: 6 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. and dates from a period of significant artistic development. This work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.