Bardzrberd Gospel Book

Scriptorium Probably Monastery of Hṙomkla
1248 (manuscript) and 1254 (book cover)
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bardzrberd Gospel Book
  • Scriptorium: Probably Monastery of Hṙomkla
  • Date: 1248 (manuscript) and 1254 (book cover)
  • Geography: Made in Probably Hromkla
  • Culture: Armenian
  • Medium: Manuscript: tempera, ink, and gold on parchment; 351 folios;
    cover: gilded-silver sheet, gemstones, and leather
  • Dimensions: 10 5/8 × 8 1/4 × 4 1/2 in. (27 × 21 × 11.5 cm)
    Weight: 9.3 lb. (4.2 kg)
  • Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
  • Credit Line: Holy See of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon (ms 8)
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters