California State University, Fresno - Armenian Studies Program

IAA Number:	M2374G
MS Type:	Gospel
Place Executed:	Noravank' in Siunik' province
Date:	989
Present Location:	Erevan, Matenadaran, Ms. 2374, formerly Etchmiadzin Ms. 229. Etchmiadzin Gospels
Material:	parchment
Size:	34.5 x 27.5 cm.
Folios:	232
Scribe:	Yovhannes
Script:	erkat'agir
Artist:
Patron:	Step'annos, a cleric
Binding:	Carved ivory plaques, probably Byzantine work of the sixth century, see further under M2374GF.
Notes & Comments:	This manuscript has bound with it (fols. 228-229) the 'Final Miniatures' of the Etchmiadzin Gospel dated to the late sixth or early seventh century, see supra. The miniatures of the manuscript have been discussed in passing and published in many popular publications of recent date all of which will not be cited in the bibliography.
Bibliography:	Karinian (1863), no. 222.

Folio	Type	Detail	High Res.
1	Eusebian Letter	Eusebian Letter	Click Here
1v	Eusebian Letter	Eusebian Letter	Click Here
2	Canon Table	Canon Table I	Click Here
2v	Canon Table	Canon Table II	Click Here
3	Canon Table	Canon Table II-III	Click Here
3v	Canon Table	Canon Table IV-V	Click Here
4	Canon Table	Canon Table V-VI	Click Here
4v	Canon Table	Canon Table VI-X	Click Here
5	Canon Table	Canon Table -X	Click Here
5v	Narrative Miniature	Tempietto or Sanctuary	Click Here
6	Narrative Miniature	Christ, beardless, enthroned between two standing figures (Evangelists? Peter and Paul? Saints?) holding Gospels.	Click Here
6v	Evangelist Portrait	Two evangelists (unidentified) standing with Gospels	Click Here
7	Evangelist Portrait	Two evangelists (unidentified) standing with Gospels	Click Here
7v	Narrative Miniature	Virgin orans enthroned with Christ child	Click Here
8	Narrative Miniature	Sacrifice of Abraham	Click Here
10	Marginal Illustration	Adoration of the Magi	Click Here