Book of the Gospels
Northern Highlands artist
Date: late 14th–early 15th century
Medium: Parchment (vellum), acacia wood, tempera, ink
Dimensions: H. 16 1/2 x W. 11 1/4 x D. 4 in. (41.9 x 28.6 x 10.2 cm)
Classification: Hide-Documents
Country: Ethiopia
Themes: Adoration of the Magi, Annunciation, Baptism of Christ, Christ, Crucifixion, Entombment, Nativity, Saints
Rogers Fund, 1998
Met highlightDate range
1350 – 1450
Largest dimension
10.2 cm
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