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/mtd-cil-140-m.jpg "Judging by its stylistic traits manifest in the treatment of landscape and draperies and in the somewhat crude facial features of Moses, the miniature belongs to the same school of book illustration which was responsible for the Lectionary of 1286.�Att döma av dess stilistiska drag som framgår i behandlingen av landskapet och draperierna och i det något råa anisiktsdraget hos Moses, tillhör miniatyren till samma skola av bokmålningar som var ansvarig för 1286 års Evangeliebok.")
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Miscellany (MS179)�Övrigt (MS179)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
1 historiated miniature, title-page, marginals�1 illustrerad miniatyr, titelsida, marginaler
Author: Stepanos�Stepanos�Unknown�Okänd
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1292�
Place: - : - : - :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 23 X 15.9cm�Pergament, 23 x 15,9 cm
Pages: 579 ff.�f.1v
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/mtd-cil-96-m.jpg "The artist obviously attempts to convey the feeling of deep, though restrained grief: the faces are sad and mournful, the movements betray silent anguish. The outline of the Cross serves as an important expressive element of the composition. The colour range is composed of quiet shades of dark blues, pale violets and greyish-greens, without a single bright stroke, on a background of faintly shimmering gold.�Konstnären försöker tydligen att förmedla känslan om djup, men något återhålsamt sorg: ansikten är ledsna och sorgsna, rörelserna avslöjar en tyst vånda. Korsets konturer tjänar som ett viktigt utrycksfullt element i kompositionen. Färgspektrumet är sammansatt av återhållsamma nyanser av mörkblå, blek lila och gråtonigt grönt, utan ett enda ljust penseldrag, på en bakgrund av svagt skimmrande guld.")
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The Gospels (MS10675)�Evangelierna (MS10675)�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 historiated miniatures, marginals�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna, 13 helsidor illustrerade miniatyrer, marginaler, initialer
Author: Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1268�
Place: - : - : - : Hromkla monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 22 X 17cm�Pergament, 22 x 17 cm
Pages: 332 ff.�f. 98
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Known as the Malatian Gospels, after the town of Malatia where it was kept for some time.�Känt som malatiska evengeliet, efter staden Malatia där det bevarades under en tid.
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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.18r
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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-gr-49-m.jpg "Again, we have here two scenes illustrating the miracles of Christ - a motif extremely popular with Vaspurakan miniaturists - placed together on one page. The miniatures of Hrstakes are usually stylized to such an extent that the forms of the figures, the folds of their garments, the details of the setting, etc. are subordinated to the all-important linear effect and are therefore perceived as purely ornamental details. At the same time, in spite of the limited palette, composed mainly of green and red with occasional additions of blue and brown, his miniatures impress one by the harmony of their colouring and the skilfully balanced composition.�Återigen har vi här två scener illustrerande Kristi mirakel - ett motiv som var extremt populär hos Vaspourakans miniatyrmålare - lagts ihop på en sida. Miniatyrerna av Hrstakes är vanligen så pass stiliserade att formerna hos figurerna, vecken hos deras kläder, detaljerna hos arrangemanget etc. är underordnade den viktiga linjära effekten och är därför ansedda som rent dekorativa detaljer. Samtidigt, trots den begränsade paletten, komponerad i huvudsak med grönt och rött och bitvis tillägg av blått och brunt, imponerar hans miniatyrer en genom harmonin hos deras färgsättning och den skickligt balanserade kompositionen.")
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The Gospels (MS7629)�Evangelierna (MS7629)�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, 20 full-page historiated miniatures, marginals, initials�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna, 20 helsidor illustrerade miniatyrer, marginaler, initialer
Author: Hrstakes�Hrstakes�Hrstakes�Hrstakes
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1397�
Place: Western Armenia : Vaspourakan : Khizan :
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Vellum, 27.5 X 18.5cm�Vellum, 27.5 X 18.5cm
Pages: 267 ff.�f.4v
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/mtd-cil-86-m.jpg "The page is remarkable for its clear and elegant calligraphy in which gold letters and ornate initials are set off by the austere black characters of the uncial script, and for the exquisite artistry of the marginal miniature which is in perfect harmony with the marginal ornamental design.<br>The image of Christ impresses one by its tranquil grandeur due to the skilful balance of the vertical and horizontal lines (Christ's upright figure and his flying cloak). But the most striking thing about the miniature is its emotion-charged colouring. The dark and gloomy hues give a tragic touch to the picture, while Christ's eyes seem to express serene calm and fortitude.�Sidan är anmärkningsvärd för dess tydliga och eleganta kaligrafi i vilken guldbokstäber och dekorativa initialer är satt mot de strama svarta karaktärerna av unicalskrift och för dess utsökta konstnärliga marginalminiatyrer som är i perfekt harmoni med den marginella utsmyckningsdesignen. Kristus bild imponerar en genom dess fridfulla storhet på grund av dess skickliga balans hos vertikala horisontella linjer (Kristus upphöjda finger och hans svävande mantel). Men den mest slående saken hos denna miniatyr är dess känslomässigt laddade färgsättning. De mörka och dystra nyanserna skänker en tragisk atmosfär till bilden, medan Kristus ögon verkar uttrycka rofylldhet och själsstyrka.")
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The Gospels (MS5458)�Evangelierna (MS5458)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Portraits of the Evangelists (in the Vaspourakan section of the manuscript), 2 full-page historiated miniatures, marginals�Porträtt av evangelisterna (i Vaspourakans sektion av manuskriptet), 2 helsidors illustrerade miniatyrer, marginaler,
Author: unknown�Okänd�Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1266�
Place: Cilicia : - : Sis : Hromkla monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 32.5 X 24cm�Pergament, 32,5 x 24 cm
Pages: 38 ff.�f. 252
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38ff. of the original Cilician part (with a thirteenth- or fourteenth-century addition of several folios written and illuminated in Vaspourakan)�38ff. av den oroginella kilikiska delen (med en 1200- eller 1300-tals tradition av flera sidor skrivna och illustrerade i Vaspourakan
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The Gospels (MS10675)�Evangelierna (MS10675)�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 historiated miniatures, marginals�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna, 13 helsidor illustrerade miniatyrer, marginaler, initialer
Author: Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin�Toros Roslin
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1268�
Place: - : - : - : Hromkla monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 22 X 17cm�Pergament, 22 x 17 cm
Pages: 332 ff.�f. 98
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Known as the Malatian Gospels, after the town of Malatia where it was kept for some time.�Känt som malatiska evengeliet, efter staden Malatia där det bevarades under en tid.
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/mtd-gr-52-m.jpg "The Transfiguration was one of the favourite and most widespread motifs in the illuminated Gospels of Vaspurakan. Kirakos chooses a laconic version which includes only the principal participants in the event: Christ standing between Moses and Elijah and the apostles lying prostrate before the vision. The artist's palette is likewise limited, consisting of only a few pure colours. Characteristically, all this enhances the dramatic eloquence of the composition.�Kristi förklaring var en av de med spridda och favoritmotiv som fanns hos Vaspourakans illustrerarde evangelierna. Kirakos väljer en lakonisk version som endast inkluderar de viktiga deltagarna i händelsen: Kristus stående mellan Moses och Elias och apostlarna liggande framstupa inför uppenbarelsen. Konstnärens palett är lika återhållsam och består av få rena färger. Karaktäristiskt förstärker hela detta den dramatiska elegansen hos kompositionen.")
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The Gospels (MS2929)�Evangelierna (MS2929)�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, 6 full-page historiated miniatures, marginals, initials�Khoraner, porträtt av evangelisterna, första sidorna, 6 helsidor miniatyrer, marginaler, initialer
Author: Stepanos�Stepanos�Kirakos�Kirakos
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1330�
Place: - : - : - : Village of Urunkar
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Vellum, 32 X 23.5cm�Vellum, 32 X 23.5cm
Pages: 321 ff.�f. 7
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The name of Kirakos is associated with the appearance of a new trend in the Vaspurakan school of book painting. The main distinctive feature characterizing works by Kirakos and his followers consists in the emphasis on linear treatment.�Namnet Kirakos är associerat med uppkomsten av en ny trend hos vaspourakanska skolan för bokmålning. Den huvudsakliga särdraget som kännetecknar Kirakos verk och det hos hans efterföljare är betoningen på den linjära kompositionen.
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The Bible (MS206)�Bibeln (MS206)�E. Korkhmazian, I. Drampian, G. Hakopian, "Armenian Manuscripts of the 13th and 14th centuries", Matenadaran Collection, Leningrad, 1984
Khorans, portraits of the Evangelists, title-pages, 27 full-page�Khorans, porträtt av evangelierna, huvudsidor, 27 helsidor
Author: Stepanos�Stepanos�Toros Taronatsi�Toros Taronatsi
Illuminator: N/A
Date: 1318�
Place: Eastern Armenia : Syounik : - : Gladzor monastery
Current Place: Matenadaran (Yerevan)�Matenadaran (Jerevan)
Material & Size: Parchment, 26 X 18 cm�Pergament, 26 x 18 cm
Pages: 588 ff.�f.461 r
Source:
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/mtd-cil-125-m.jpg "The stylized treatment of the sea depicted as a conglomeration of spiral-shaped waves was apparently inspired by the art of the Far East. In depicting the faces and gestures the artist managed to capture the fearful anxiety of the characters.�")
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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. 199
Source:
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/mtd-cil-118-m.jpg "Almost the entire pictorial space is filled with figures, the role of the landscape and of architectural motifs being reduced to minimum, and little space left for the gold background. The difference in the size of the figures is due to the artist's attempt to discriminate between the characters in terms of their relative importance, and has nothing to do with the spatial approach or perspective. Such a naive gradation of figures makes the composition of the scene seem somewhat schematic, in contrast to the figures themselves, treated in an almost realistic manner.<br>The palette of the artist is rich and brilliant, consisting of subtle shades of pink, violet, light green, golden or brown, combined with occasional bright touches of dark blue, red and gold. The magnificence of colour is supported by the beauty of the filigree ornamentation of the framing, whose floral design incorporates representations of twenty-two prophets, displaying a variety of both facial types and attitudes.�")
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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. 137v
Source:
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