Byzantine Miniature Crafts
15.12.2017
The "Ninnia of Theodora", late 14th-early 15th century
The "Ninnia of Theodora", or the "icons" of Augusta Theodora, wife of the iconoclastic emperor Theophilus, are two icons...
15.12.2017
Icon of the Hospitality of Abraham with inlay of the gilt technique, late 14th century
The silver-gilt lining of the icon with the Hospitality of Abraham was made using the wire technique (117X92 cm). The decoration...
11.05.2011
Saint George, steatite icon, 11th century.
Small icon (21X13,5 cm) depicting Saint George. This is the oldest of the four icons of the...
09.05.2011
Introduction to the Byzantine Miniature Art of the Monastery
The ruling class of Byzantium adorned its temples and residences with luxurious objects, mainly miniature works of art....
09.05.2011
Double-faced encolpion with representations of Christ Pantocrator and Saint Demetrius, 14th century
The gold engolpium is in the form of a medal (diameter 3,6 cm). It consists of two cast circular plates, welded and joined...
08.05.2011
Ark-encolpion of Saint Demetrius, second half of the 12th century.
Small gilded silver box (11,7X6,5X6,5 cm.), which served as an encolpion and contained the blood and ransom of Saint Demetrius...
08.05.2011
The "Jasper" of the Vatopedi Monastery, second half of the 14th century
One of the most important relics of the Vatopedi Monastery, as well as one of the best examples of Byzantine miniature art, is the...