Byzantium and Early Russia
The Walters Art Museum holds one of the leading collections of Byzantine Art in the United States. Henry Walters took an early interest in Byzantine art, buying at a time when there were limited collectors in this field. The strengths of the Walters’ collection include a group of over two thousand decorative tile fragments, the Hama collection of liturgical silver and illuminated manuscripts. The Walters’ Byzantine art is supported by an important collection of Russian and Orthodox icons.
The Walters Art Museum holds one of the leading collections of Byzantine Art in the United States. Henry Walters took an early interest in Byzantine art, buying at a time when there were limited collectors in this field. The strengths of the Walters’ collection include a group of over two thousand decorative tile fragments, the Hama collection of liturgical silver and illuminated manuscripts. The Walters’ Byzantine art is supported by an important collection of Russian and Orthodox icons.
Pectoral Reliquary Cross with the Virgin Orant and Four Busts of Saints
10th-11th century (Medieval)
54.2308
Triptych Icon of the Virgin and Child with Saints
10th century (Medieval)
71.158
On view
Box with Scenes from the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Story of Joseph
10th-11th century (Medieval)
71.295
On view
Triptych Leaf with Three Saints and Cross on the Back
late 10th century (Medieval)
71.162
Triptych Leaf with Three Saints and Cross on the Back
late 10th century (Medieval)
71.161
