THEOPHANES
The Gospel Book of Theophanes
(Tetraevangelion)
(c. 1125-1150)

Medium
brown and gold inks, tempera and gold leaf on parchment, modern crimson velvet binding

Measurements
24.2 × 17.4 cm (folio)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1960

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Constantinople, Byzantine Empire

Accession Number
710-5

Department
International Prints and Drawings

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest

Subjects (general)
Literary and Text Religion and Mythology

Subjects (specific)
Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian character) evangeliaries gold (colour) gospels illuminated manuscripts religious texts