Cross Fragment with Saint John the Theologian

11th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 303
A depiction of Saint John the Theologian decorates the face of the surviving upper arm of a large cross. An elegant, small cross is inscribed in a medallion on the reverse. Such crosses would have been carried in processions or installed on an altar, possibly one dedicated to the saint.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cross Fragment with Saint John the Theologian
  • Date: 11th century
  • Geography: Made in probably Constantinople
  • Culture: Byzantine
  • Medium: Copper alloy and iron
  • Dimensions: Overall: 11 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 1/4 in. (28.7 x 10.5 x 0.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.10.5
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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