At the Art Museum

On Sunday, Katie and Olivier took me to the Cleveland Museum of Art where we saw a special exhibition called "Africa and Byzantium".

The exhibit shows the artistic connection between the Byzantine Empire and northern and eastern Africa, including the black, Christian kingdoms of Nubia and Ethiopia.

Here are a few of the items on display...

Diptych of the 12 Apostles and St. Paul

Empire of Ethiopia, late 1600's

Mosaic portrait known as "Lady of Carthage"

Tunisia, 4th or 5th century

Gold coin necklace

Egypt, 6th century

Terra cotta pottery

Tunisia, 4th century

Funerary sculpture

Egypt, 4th century

Mosaic of a lion attacking a wild ass

Tunisia, 3rd century

Gospel illustration of the journey of the Magi

Empire of Ethiopia, 16th century

Tapestry of the Virgin and Child

Egypt, 4th century

Wood and ivory bridal chest

Kingdom of Nubia, 300s - 500s

Diptych

Empire of Ethiopia, 15th century

Mosaic palm tree

Tunisia, 6th century

Wall painting of a Nubian bishop protected by St. Peter

Kingdom of Nubia, 10th century

Triptych with the Virgin and Child

Empire of Ethiopia, 17th century

Miniature diptych used as a pendant

Empire of Ethiopia, 18th century