Gospel manuscript with separated leaves

Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Gospel manuscript with separated leaves
  • Date: 1510-1530
  • Culture: Ethiopian (Northern Highlands, Tigray, Ethiopia)
  • Medium: Ink and tempera on parchment
  • Dimensions: 12 1/2 × 9 15/16 in. (31.7 × 25.2 cm)
    13 3/16 × 10 1/4 × 5 5/16 in. (33.5 × 26 × 13.5 cm) (with binding)
    Open: 52 cm
  • Classification: Manuscripts
  • Credit Line: Private Collection
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters