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.
Single leaf with Christ's entombment and resurrection
late 14th century (Solomonic)
W.839
Diptych Icon with Saint George, and Mary and the Infant Christ
early 15th century
36.16
On view
Diptych with Mary and Her Son Flanked by Archangels, Apostles and a Saint
late 15th century (Solomonic)
36.12
On view
Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child Flanked by Angels
late 15th century
36.14
Right Half of a Diptych with the Virgin and Child
ca. 1500 (Early Modern)
36.15
On view
Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints
early 16th century (Solomonic)
36.6
On view
The Virgin and Child with Archangels, Scenes from the Life of Christ, and Saints
early 17th century (Early Gondarine)
36.4
Triptych with Virgin and Child Flanked by Archangels; Scenes from the Life of Christ; Apostles and Saint George and Saint Mercurius
late 17th century-early 18th century (Late Solomonic)
36.7
On view
Double-sided Diptych with Mary at Dabra Metmaq (Front); Saints (Back)
late 17th century (Gondarine)
36.8
On view
Diptych with Virgin and Child Flanked by Archangels; Scenes from the Lives of Christ and the Virgin, and Saints
late 17th-early 18th century (Early Gondarine)
36.3