Byzantine Manuscript Illuminations 1888

This is a print of three Byzantine manuscript illuminations from the 10th century by the American artist Timothy Cole. The print was created in 1888, and it features scenes from the Gospel of Matthew: the Massacre of the Innocents, the Magi before Herod, and the Adoration of the Magi. Cole, a prolific engraver of the late 19th century, is known for his meticulous reproduction of both Old and New Testament scenes from illuminated manuscripts. The Minneapolis Institute of Art, where this work is housed, houses an extensive collection of his work.