Ethiopia
The Walters' collection of Ethiopian icons, manuscripts, and processional crosses is one of the largest collections outside of Ethiopia. Historically, Ethiopia was a Christian kingdom with strong ties in both trade and religion to the cultures located around the Mediterranean. Ethiopia's Christian tradition dates back to the 4th century, when the ruler of the Aksumite kingdom converted to Christianity; by the 15th century, this African nation had developed a tradition of icon painting that rivaled that of the Orthodox empires.
The Walters' collection of Ethiopian icons, manuscripts, and processional crosses is one of the largest collections outside of Ethiopia. Historically, Ethiopia was a Christian kingdom with strong ties in both trade and religion to the cultures located around the Mediterranean. Ethiopia's Christian tradition dates back to the 4th century, when the ruler of the Aksumite kingdom converted to Christianity; by the 15th century, this African nation had developed a tradition of icon painting that rivaled that of the Orthodox empires.
The book, Ethiopia at the Crossroads provides an accessible and wide-ranging overview of the history and culture of a storied region that remains relatively unknown to Western audiences. The book was published accompanying the Ethiopia at the Crossroads exhibition.
Single leaf with Christ's entombment and resurrection
Diptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ
Diptych with Mary and Her Son Flanked by Archangels, Apostles and a Saint
Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints
The Virgin and Child with Archangels, Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Saints
Double-sided Diptych with Mary at Dabra Metmaq (Front); Saints (Back)
Diptych with Virgin and Child Flanked by Archangels; Scenes from the Lives of Christ and the Virgin, and Saints
