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Goobi
Codex manuscript containing a Gospel book written on paper in Armenian in a bologir (cursive miniscule) script, made for the Patriarch of the Armenian Church, Constantine I (1221-1267) between 1248 and 1267 and attributed to the illuminator Kirakos (active 1239-1267), probably at Hromkla (modern Turkey). It was acquired by Beatty from the London-based dealer, William H. Robinson, in May 1947.
This manuscript is an outstanding example of thirteenth-century art from the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia (1099–1375), situated in the southeast of modern Turkey. It was prepared for the Catholicos Constantine I (1221–1267), Patriarch of the Armenian Church. Constantine was a leading patron of the arts and this gospel book was probably produced at Hromkla, capital of his patriarchal see. The illumination is attributed to the artist Kirakos and displays a remarkable amalgamation of Byzantine and Islamic ornament. Eusebius’ letter to Carpianus explaining the use of his canon tables—a concordance of gospel texts—is included here within ornamental frames featuring portraits of both individuals. The palette of blue on gold in the headings recalls contemporary cloisonné enamels.
Gospel book
Arm 558
Arm_558
Armenian collection
Armenian (language)
Approved Category 2017/Manuscript/Codex
Approved Place 2018/Asia/Turkey/Cilicia (historical region)/Hromkla
Codex
Bolorgir script (cursive/minuscule)
Erkat'agir script (uncial/majuscule)
1248-1267
1248
1267
Approved Material 2018/Organic/Plant (material)/Plant fibre/Paper (material)
Approved Material 2018/Materials/Colourant (material)/Pigment (material)
Approved Material 2018/Materials/Colourant (material)/Pigment (material)/Metallic pigment/Gold pigment
Approved Material 2018/Materials/Coating material/Ink (material)
Approved Material 2018/Organic/Animal (material)/Leather (material)
Paper (material)
Pigment (material)
Gold pigment
Ink (material)
Leather (material)
FAIR
340
266 mm x 200 mm x 89 mm (height x width x depth)
ilu
attributed to
Kirakos
Kirakos, attributed to
Hromkla
probably
Illustration, f. 3v
Illustration, f. 4r
Illustration, f. 5v
Illustration, f. 6 r
Illustration, f. 7v
Illustration, f. 8r
Illustration, f. 9v
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Illustration, f. 11v
Illustration, f. 12r
Illustration, f. 13v
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Illustration, f. 104v
Illustration, f. 105r
Illustration, f. 162v
Illustration, f. 163r
Illustration, f. 266v
Illustration, f. 267r
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