Gospel Book

Toros Roslin Armenian
Patron Catholicos Konstadin I Armenian
Scriptorium Monastery of Hṙomkla
1256
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gospel Book
  • Artist: Toros Roslin (Armenian, ca. 1210–1270)
  • Patron: Catholicos Konstadin I (Armenian, born Barzrberd, active Sis, 1221–67)
  • Scriptorium: Monastery of Hṙomkla
  • Date: 1256
  • Geography: Made in Hromkla
  • Culture: Armenian
  • Medium: Tempera, ink, and gold on parchment
  • Dimensions: 10 7/16 × 7 1/2 in. (26.5 × 19 cm)
  • Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Gift of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, Ms. 59 (3)
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters