Title: Islamic Influences On The Illustrations Of The Armenian Gospel (Cod. 6305, End Of 14th-Beginning Of 15th Century) Preserved In Matenadarn
Authors: Fatima Sayed Mohammed Sayed
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 151-162
Publication Date: 2025/01/28
Abstract:
This research deals with Islamic influences on the illustrations of the Armenian gospel (cod. 6305) preserved in Matenadarn (end of 14th - beginning of 15th century), the writer is Grigor and the painter is the anonymous painter of Syuniq, the manuscript includes (37) miniatures - church tables, pictures of evangelists, title pages, thematic miniatures, and deals with eight miniatures that bear many Islamic influences that dominated the miniatures in Armenian manuscripts the miniatures were executed by Grigor Tatevatsi and his pupil in (1378 AD.), and 15th, dated in the end of 14th century and beginning of 15th century, the scribe is Grigor Tatevatsi and the anonymous painter of Syuniq. The research begins with an introduction for Armenia with a focus on Syuniq which produced the two manuscripts, and includes three sections: First: Armenian miniature paintings of manuscripts Second: Miniatures of the Gospel Third: Analytical study of the Islamic influences of the miniature painting