Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art

John Cotsonis

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Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
14 December 2020

History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Medieval European archaeology; Cultural studies

Series: Dumbarton Oaks Collection Series

Dumbarton Oaks houses the largest collection of Byzantine lead seals in the world, with approximately 17,000 specimens. Volume 7 of the ongoing series of Dumbarton Oaks catalogues presents a distinct part of the collection: 572 anonymous seals bearing sacred images on both sides. The seals, almost all previously unpublished, are fully illustrated and accompanied by a detailed commentary that provides transcriptions of the identifying sigla. This volume represents the first attempt to analyze this group of seals chronologically and typologically.

The depictions of Christ, the Virgin, and a remarkably wide array of saints and narrative scenes offer rich and untapped material for scholars interested in Byzantine piety and culture. Discernible trends within this body of seals help to track the popularity of various saints and the changes in devotional images over time. The variety of these images, enhanced by reference to examples in other collections, will also enable scholars to compare the renderings of holy figures on lead seals to those appearing in other Byzantine religious images.

Edited by: John Cotsonis
Imprint: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.396kg
ISBN: 9780884024729
ISBN 10: 0884024725
Series: Dumbarton Oaks Collection Series
Pages: 367
Publication Date: 14 December 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

John A. Cotsonis is Bishop of Amissos and Director of the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Resource Center at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.