The Face of Ștefan the Great in the Humor Gospels Cover Image

Chipul Lui Ștefan Cel Mare Din Evanghelia de la Humor
The Face of Ștefan the Great in the Humor Gospels

Author(s): Radu Moţoc
Subject(s): History, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Cultural Essay
Published by: Biblioteca Ştiinţifică a Universităţii de Stat Alecu Russo
Keywords: Ștefan the Great; Humor Tetraevangelium; medieval manuscript; Romanian miniature; Hieromonk Nicodim; Putna Monastery;

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the 1473 Humor Tetraevangelium, copied by Hieromonk Nicodim under Ștefan the Great’s orders. Highlighted are its exquisite miniatures, the authentic votive portrait of the voivode, and rich gold ornamentation, tracing the manuscript’s journey through centuries and its pivotal role in the development of medieval Romanian miniature art.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 78-80
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: Romanian
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