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The Gospel Book of 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)
Place/s of Execution
Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
Accession Number
710-5
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1960
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Literary and Text Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian character) evangeliaries gold (colour) gospels illuminated manuscripts religious texts