Caption

Leaf of a book-cover of the sixth century, Ivory book cover from the 6th century with scenes from the Gospels, photograph, page, inscription: 'In the Treasury of the Cathedral of Milan, Representing subjects from the Gospels. Size 15.5 inches by 12.5.', number: '(Class IV.) a.1.', photographer: JA Spencer, c. 1850 - in or before 1856, paper, albumen print, height 184 mm x width 146 mm, Photo opposite title page., book-cover, binding, the four evangelists, the four main prophets, A rectangular carved panel with multiple framed scenes and decorative borders, dominated by a central wreath encircling a standing sheep with a halo; surrounding the central motif are smaller rectangular and square reliefs showing seated and standing human figures in various poses, some figures interacting with animals, others gesturing toward each other or toward architectural elements like steps and a draped canopy; at the top a horizontal band contains reclining figures and circular medallions with busts, while the lower register features a procession of figures and two circular portrait medallions at each corner; the carving is monochrome in a pale, stone-like material with visible texture and shallow relief.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A98_349

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Keywords

Leaf book-cover sixth century Ivory book cover 6th century scenes Gospels photograph page inscription Treasury Cathedral Milan Representing subjects Size 15.5 inches 12.5 number Class IV a.1 photographer JA Spencer c 1850 - 1856 paper albumen print height 184 mm x width 146 mm Photo opposite title page binding four evangelists four main prophets rectangular carved panel multiple framed decorative borders dominated central wreath encircling standing sheep halo surrounding central motif smaller rectangular square reliefs showing seated standing human figures various poses figures interacting animals gesturing architectural elements steps draped canopy top horizontal band contains reclining figures circular medallions busts lower register features procession figures two circular portrait medallions corner carving monochrome pale stone- material visible texture shallow relief