On loan to The Met The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
Gospel Book with Portraits of Esayi Nchetsi and Nerses Mshetsi
Illuminator Toros Taronatsi Armenian
Patron Esayi Ntchetsi Armenian
Monastery of Gladzor Armenian
Not on view
In the headpiece of Luke’s Gospel, T‘oros of Taron painted the two great leaders of Gladzor flanking an enthroned Virgin and Child. His teacher, Esayi Nch‘ets‘i, is to the left and Esayi’s predecessor, Nerses Mshets‘i, is to the right, with their names inscribed over their heads. They are receiving sheets of parchment for the writing of their renowned theological texts. Under Saint Luke’s portrait, T‘oros wrote, "Remember in the Lord Jesus Christ the miserable soul T‘oros."
Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
