Post-Byzantine Miniature Art
09.05.2011
Ellipsoidal-shaped disc, late 16th century.
The disc has an ellipsoidal shape (maximum diameter 39,3 cm) and consists of two pieces, the rim and the bottom....
09.05.2011
Reliquary of Saint Mercury, year 1813
An elaborate octagonal-shaped box - reliquary (34X28 cm) that covers the casket of Saint Mercury. It is the work of...
09.05.2011
Encolpion of Makarios, Metropolitan of Corinth (1507-1517), early 16th century.
Small reliquary (height 6 cm.), dating from the early 16th century. It is the only work of miniature art...
09.05.2011
Reliquary of Saint Florus, year 1818
An elaborate octagonal-shaped reliquary box (34X28 cm) that covers the casket of Saint Floris. It is the work of...
09.05.2011
Wood-carved blessing cross with representations of the Twelve Apostles and gilded binding, year 1669
Wood-carved blessing cross (height 31,7 cm), the wood-carved core of which is decorated in the center with scenes from...
09.05.2011
Cross of consecration of Nikolaos Kertzos, year 1798
Ornate consecration cross (height 23,6 cm), work of Nikolaos Kertzos from Kalarrytes, dating from 1798. The extremely...
09.05.2011
Carved wooden cross with stepped base and gilded binding, year 1674
Carved wooden cross (height 30,5 cm), the core of which is decorated in the center of both sides with scenes...
09.05.2011
Gospel Cover, made by the Vatopedi hieromonk Constantine from Serres, year 1802
Ornate Gospel cover (height 35 cm), made in 1802 by the Vatopedi hieromonk Constantine from Serres, at the expense of...