The collection of the Mashtots Matenadaran has been replenished with another Gospel copied by elder priest Hovhannes. The manuscript was written in 1454, in the village of Mzuk, Motkan district of Sassoon, Bagesh (Bitlis) province, which was the center of Armenian writing culture in the Middle Ages. The name of the illuminator is unknown. The
The Gospel of Charsanjak is believed to have healing properties and supernatural power. The manuscript was copied in 1471 in Jerusalem and called “miraculous,” “magician,” and “amulet”. It was then taken to Western Armenia and kept in St. Gevorg church, located in the village of Godarich in Charsanjak district. The manuscript, depicted with a silver
Scribe and painter: Elder priest Nikoghos Melanavor The Crimean school is one of the prominent centers of Armenian miniature painting. Even following the fall of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, a substantial Armenian population migrated to Crimea (particularly at the end of the 14th century), carrying with them also manuscripts. In Crimea, Armenian miniaturists began
Painter: Arakel Geghametsi Arakel Geghametsi, born into the esteemed “Great Arghutetsi family” and active in the Tvanch Desert of Karin and Vayots Dzor, stands out as a prominent figure in Armenian miniature painting from the late Middle Ages. His miniatures are notable for their distinctive original iconography, featuring a variety of uncommon household details, ornate
Painter: priest Grigor From the manuscript legacy of Priest Grigor, eight codices have been preserved, and one among them is this illustrated Gospel. Thematic miniatures in this Gospel are positioned at the outset of the manuscript. In the Nativity scene, the exchange of gazes between the Mother and Child imparts tenderness and evokes an emotional
Scribe: Sukias, painter: unknown A standout jewel within the group of royal Cilician manuscripts is Gospel No. 9422 from the Matenadaran collection. Its “Annunciation” miniature stands out as an exceptional example of Armenian manuscript art. The positioning of the head, the gaze, and the hand movement of the Mother of God imbue the miniature with
Although the exact time and place of the manuscript’s writing are uncertain, archaeological evidence suggests that it dates back to the 7th century. Since the 16th century, the manuscript has been kept in Mets Banants village of Gardman province, where it was referred to as the “Old” or “Guardian” Gospel. In January of 1975, Bishop
The “Zeytun Gospel” is a significant piece of art created by Toros Roslin, a renowned Armenian miniature artist. The manuscript was written and painted in 1256 in the Catholicosate Romkla. The author and recipient of the manuscript is Catholicos Constantine I from Bardzrberd. The Gospel was kept in Zeytun for many years and subsequently became
The “Zeytun Gospel” is a significant piece of art created by Toros Roslin, a renowned Armenian miniature artist. The manuscript was written and painted in 1256 in the Catholicosate Romkla. The author and recipient of the manuscript is Catholicos Constantine I from Bardzrberd. The Gospel was kept in Zeytun for many years and subsequently became
