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Joachim and Anne. - Lot 103
Joachim and Anne. Armenia, probably Vaspurakan school 17th century. Opening page of a manuscript on paper, most probably a Gospel, depicting Mary's parents, Hovagim (Hovakim-Joachim) and Anna (Anne), whose names are written in Bolorgir script below each of the figures. They stand on either side of a cross surmounted by the Dove of the Holy Spirit. The reverse is plain. Former public sale label no. 122. Condition: chipped paint, tear and hole, soiling. Page size: 21.4 x 15.8 cm; painting size: 18 x 11 cm. For different Armenian miniatures, see V. Nersessian, Armenian Illuminated Gospel Books, the British library, London, 1987, pl. XVXVI, and Sirarpie Der Nersessian and Arpag Mekhitarian, Miniatures Miniatures d'Ispahan, Les Editeurs d'Art Associés, 1986
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