Two Scenes of Christ and the Apostles

Unknown

ca. 850–900 · Elephant ivory with traces of paint · The Cloisters

The story depicted on this ivory focuses on a garment that Jesus seems to be giving to an apostle and may refer to his charge to his apostles to continue his ministry. The ivory, which may have decorated a liturgical manuscript, can be associated with the court of Charles the Bald (r. 840–77), grandson of Charlemagne.

Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 850–900
Medium: Elephant ivory with traces of paint
Culture: French
Department: The Cloisters
Credit line: The Cloisters Collection, 2000

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