Bookcover: Crucifixion and Evangelists; Transfiguration and Seraphim

Work Number: 579298
Title: Bookcover: Crucifixion and Evangelists; Transfiguration and Seraphim
Alternative Title: Cod. gr. 216
Approximate date: 12th c
Description: Evangelion

Front cover: Crucifixion in architectural frame. Borders adorned with vines and foliage framing the scene are interrupted at each quadrant by depictions of Evangelists.

Back cover: Plaque of the Transfiguration with roundels depicting Seraphim at each quadrant. At the borders is an ornamental motif which seems to be composed of acanthus spray, dropping leaves, and possibly an S-band pattern.
Medium: Metalwork; Silver, Gilding
Language: Greek
Subject: Evangelists; Jesus Christ, Crucifixion; Jesus Christ, Transfiguration; Seraphim