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.

"In Thee Rejoices," Feast Scenes, and Saints
17th century (Early Modern)
71.261
On view

Fragment from a Stole (Omophorion) with Christ and the Four Evangelists
17th century (Early Modern)
83.330

Fragment from a Stole (Omophorion) with Christ and the Four Evangelists
17th century (Early Modern)
83.433

Miniature Iconostasis, with Scenes from the Life of Christ
ca. 1700 (Early Modern)
37.1187

Saint Catherine of Alexandria with Three Scenes from Her Life
18th century (Early Modern)
37.2753

Book Case with the Crucifixion and the Harrowing of Hell
1707 (Early Modern)
44.269
On view