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The Gospels (MS6289)�Evangelierna (MS6289)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khorans, portraits of the Evangelists, 11 full-page historiated�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, 11 helsidor med illustrationer
Author: Toros Taronatsi�Toros Taronatsi�Toros Taronatsi�Toros Taronatsi
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1323�
Place: Eastern Armenia : Syounik : - : Gladzor monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 25X19 cm�Pergament, 25 x 19 cm
Pages: 286 ff.�f. 13 v
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The miniatures in this manuscript are among Taronatsi's best works. In these miniatures the local traditions of Siunik are curiously mixed with tendencies derived from Cilician art.�Miniatyrerna i detta manuskript är bland Taronatsis bästa verk. I dessa miniatyrer blandas de lokala traditionerna i Siunik noggrannt med tendenser från den kilikiska konsten.
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/mtd-cil-110-m.jpg "The Evangelist is presented in a free and natural attitude; his movements display confidence and calm, the face is subtly modelled by means of delicate shading. The architectural background of the scene contributes to the effect of spatial depth created by the composition.�Evangelisten presenteras i en fri och naturlig attityd; hans rörelser visar självtillit och lugn, ansiktet är subtilt modellerat genom delikata skuggor. Den arkitektoniska bakgrunden hos scenen bidrar till effekten hos spatialt djup, skapat genom kompositionen.")
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The Gospels (MS7648)�Evangelierna (MS7648)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khoran, portrait of St. Mark, first pages, initials�Khoraner, porträtt av S:t Markus, första sidorna, initialer
Author: unknown�Okänd�unknown�Okänd
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1270�
Place: Cilicia : - : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 22 X 15.7 cm�Pergament, 22 x 15,7 cm
Pages: 300 ff.�f.82v
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The miniatures in the manuscript are stylistically related to those in the Gospels of Smbat and in the 1270 Bible.�Miniatyrerna i manuskriptet är stiliskt relaterade till de i Evangeliet och i 1270 års Bibel
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/mtd-cil-112-m.jpg "The manuscript opens with a portrait of one of the Fathers of the Church who was traditionally believed to be the author of the Lectionary. The full-length representation in an upright attitude is apparently derived from the Byzantine tradition of portraying saints, while the ornamentation of the wide frame surrounding the figure reflects a typically Oriental taste for excessive decoration. The frame, apart from its purely decorative role, performs the important function of creating a visual link between the human figure and the marginal decor of the page, thus uniting the pictorial and decorative principles of illumination. The skilfully applied shading enabled the artist to achieve perfection in the rendering of facial expression.�")
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Lectionary (MS979)��E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Title-pages, historiated miniatures (8 full-page ones, 2 occupying a third and 3 a quarter of the page), marginals (about 400), initials�
Author: unknown��unknown�
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1286�
Place: Cilicia : - : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 33.5 X 24.5 cm�
Pages: 479 ff.�f. 6v
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/mtd-cil-131-m.jpg "The traditional austere solemnity of the Ascension scene, created first and foremost by its strictly symmetrical composition, is somewhat disturbed in this version due to the nervously expressive postures of the apostles and the dynamic movements of the flying angels.<br>Unfortunately the almost complete loss of blues in the paint layer impedes an adequate appreciation of the original colouring of the miniature and diminishes its overall emotional impact. We may try to visualize the original colouring with the help of the few preserved patches of blue. The colour combinations must have been refined and exquisite, including the contrasting shades of dark blue, pinkish-violet and gold. In all other miniatures in this manuscript the illuminator shows himself as a fine colourist with a rich and effective palette dominated by a wide range of violet and lilac shades.�Den traditionella spartanska högtidligheten hos scenen om Kristi himmelsfärd, skapad först och främst genom dess slående symmetriska komposition, är något störd i denna version på grund av den nervöst uttrycka kroppshållningen hos apostlarna och de dynamiska rörelserna hos de flygande änglarna. Tyvärr hämamr den så gott som totala förlusten av den blåa färgen en tillfredsställande uppskattning av den originella färgsättningen hos miniatyren och förringar dess känslomässiga intryck. Vi må försöka visualisera den ursprungliga färgsättningen med hjälp av de få bevarade bitarna av blå. Färgkombinationerna måste ha varit raffinerade och utsökta, inklusive kontrasterande nyanser av mörkblå, rosa-lila och guld. I alla andra miniatyrer i manuskriptet visar illustratören sig själv som en skicklig färgsättare med rika och effektiva paletter, dominerade av stor bred av violet och lila nyanser.")
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The Gospels (MS197)�Evangeliebok (MS197)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khorans, portraits of the Evangelists, first pages, 12 full-page historiated miniatures�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelierna, första sidor, 12 helsidor illustrerade miniatyrer
Author: Hovhannes�Hovhannes�unknown�Okänd
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1287�
Place: - : - : - : Akner monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 26.3 X 18cm�Pergament, 26,3 x 18 cm
Pages: 357 ff.�f. 314v
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/mtd-gr-73-m.jpg "The subject is treated according to the archaic principle of preserving the chronological sequence of events: the four consecutive stages of the miracle are represented in the miniature one after another.�Ämnet är behandlat enligt den arkaiska principen om bibehållandet av kronologiska sekvensen av händelser: de fyra på varandra händelsesekvenserna av miraklet är presenterade i miniatyren en efter en.")
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The Gospels (MS4820)�Evangelierna (MS4820)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khorans, portraits of the Evangelists (later addition), first pages, 8 full-page historiated miniatures, marginals, initial�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna, 8 helsidor illustrerade miniatyrer, marignaler, initialer
Author: unknown�Okänd�Hovhannes�Hovhannes
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 13Cï¿ Century
Place: - : - : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Vellum, 33 X 26.5 cm�Vellum, 33 x 26,5 cm
Pages: 320 ff.�f. 3
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/mtd-cil-88-m.jpg "The page displays exquisite proportions and a happy balance of all elements of the ornamentation. The latter include the rectangular headpiece and the columns decorated from base to capital with floral and geometrical motifs accompanied by the figures of birds.�Sidan avslöjar utsökta proportioner och en glad balans av alla element hos utsmyckningen. Den senare inkluderar det rektangulära överstycket och kolumner dekorerade från bas till kapitalen med blommiga och geometriska motiv tillsammans med fågelfigurer.")
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The Gospels (MS8321)�Evangelierna (MS8321)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khorans, portrait of St. Matthew (a later addition), first pages, portrait of Prince Leon, marginals; top margins of all the folios cut off�Khoraner, porträtt of S:t Matteus (ett senare tillägg), första sidorna, porträtt av Prins Leon, marginaler; toppmarginalerna hos alla sidor är avskurna
Author: unknown�Okänd�unknown�Okänd
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 13Cï¿ Century
Place: Cilicia : - : - : Hromkla monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 15.8 X 11.3 cm�Pergament, 15,8 x 11,3 cm
Pages: 356 ff.�f.8v
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/mtd-cil-120-m.jpg "The festive atmosphere of the miniature is created by the rich brilliant colours, by the generous use of gold and by the refined and exquisite ornamental treatment. The minute, closely-knit design of the frame is counterbalanced by the floral ornaments extending onto the margins of the folio. The treatment of the garments performs the twofold function of modelling the shape of the body and of heightening the purely decorative effect of the miniature.�")
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Lectionary (MS979)��E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Title-pages, historiated miniatures (8 full-page ones, 2 occupying a third and 3 a quarter of the page), marginals (about 400), initials�
Author: unknown��unknown�
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1286�
Place: Cilicia : - : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 33.5 X 24.5 cm�
Pages: 479 ff.�f. 58v
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/mtd-gr-43-m.jpg "In accordance with the Vaspurakan tradition of the time, the accent in Vardan's interpretation of the Nativity is on the motif of The Adoration of the Magi. In the miniature, the Virgin and Child turn their heads to look at the approaching Magi. The laconic composition includes only the principal characters, represented against an almost blank background, with a summary indication of the setting. The drawing is both delicate and supple, and the contours are painted in light and dark shades of blue, which gives them a dynamic vividness. The light and airy treatment of the miniature produces the impression of a water-colour.�Enligt dåtidens tradition i Vaspourakan, finns tonfallet i Vardans tolkning av Jesu födelse i motivet hos De vise männens tillbedjan- I miniatyren vänder Jungfrun och barnet sina huvuden för att titta på de annalkande vise männen. Den ordknappa kompositionen inkluderar endast de viktiga karaktärerna, representerade mot en så gott som blank bakgrund och en sammanfattande indikation av scenbilden. Ritningen är både delikat och smidig och konturerna är målade med ljusa och mörka nyanser av blå, vilka ger dem en dynamisk livlighet. Den lätta och luftiga sammansättningen av miniatyren producerar intrycket av en vattenfärg.")
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The Gospels (MS7456)�Evangelierna (MS7456)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khorans, portraits of the Evangelists, first pages, 13 full-page�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna, 13 helsidor
Author: Vardan�Vardan�Vardan�Vardan
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1319�
Place: Western Armenia : Vaspourakan : Artske :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Vellum, 32.3 X 23.5 cm�Vellum, 32.3 x 23.5 cm
Pages: 287 ff.�f. 5
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/mtd-gr-16-m.jpg "The deliberately archaic treatment of Christ who is depicted without the traditional beard serves to heighten the effect of Transfiguration. The background is filled with a multitude of clouds, presented schematically as so many transparent blue spheres. The colouring is based on silvery-blue shades.�Den medvetet arkaiska behandlingen av Kristus som finns avbildad utan det traditionella skägget tjänar som syfte att höja Kristi förklarings betydelse. Bakgrunden är fylld med mängder av moln, presenterade schematiskt som flera transparanta blåa sfärer. Färgläggningen är baserad på blå-silveraktiga skuggor.")
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New Testament (MS6792)�Nya Testamentet (MS6792)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Portraits of the Evangelists, first pages of the Gospels, 12 full-page historiated miniatures, marginals, initials�Porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna ur Evangelierna, 12 helsidor illustrerade miniatyrer, marginaler, initialer
Author: Momik�Momik�Momik�Momik
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1302�
Place: Eastern Armenia : Syounik : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 12 x 8.6 cm�Pergament, 12 x 8,6 cm
Pages: 302 ff.�f. 5v
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The manuscript was owned by a well-known historian and political figure of thirteenth- and fourteenth-century Armenia, Stepanos Orbelian.�Manuskriptet ägdes av en välkänd historiker och politisk figur under 1200- och 1300-talets Armenien, Stepanos Orbelian.
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/mtd-cil-116-m.jpg "These exquisitely decorated title-pages give an idea of the exceptional richness of decor typical of the manuscript as a whole.<br>The system of illumination of the title-pages and first pages of the Gospels was elaborated in the course of the development of Cilician art by several generations of miniaturists. It included as a rule three essential elements: the ornamental headpiece, the marginal running lengthwise from top to bottom, and the initial composed of ornamental motifs or of anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures. The title-pages of the 1286 Lectionary are examples of this system at its best. Their decor, apart from elaborate ornamental patterns, contains human and animal figures which are treated as organic elements of the overall decorative scheme. Among the former, we most often find the Four Evangelists and the Old Testament prophets, as well as other characters whose appearance is justified by the contents of the corresponding chapters. As for the animal figures, many are utterly irrelevant to the subject-matter as such and are introduced merely for the sake of decora-tiveness, as monsters, dragons, monkeys, three-faced creatures and so on.<br>The richness of decoration displayed in the Lectionary was not only due to the artist's exuberant imagination, but also to his excellent knowledge of local and Byzantine models, natural in a Cilician artist, and above all to his familiarity with the art of China, Persia, Egypt and Western Europe. Furthermore, he must have been well acquainted with various artistic crafts, particularly with jewellery-making, judging from the peculiar relief technique of his ornamentation where certain details are brought out with the help of thick layers of special paste covered with paint or gold.<br>Every one of the title-pages displays a unique combination of ornamental motifs and colours, each time creating a new artistic image.�")
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Lectionary (MS979)��E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Title-pages, historiated miniatures (8 full-page ones, 2 occupying a third and 3 a quarter of the page), marginals (about 400), initials�
Author: unknown��unknown�
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1286�
Place: Cilicia : - : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 33.5 X 24.5 cm�
Pages: 479 ff.�f. 158
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