The CloistersManuscripts500–600Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus is a manuscripts from Syria or Constantinople (?) created in 500–600 using silver and, for nomina sacra, gold on parchement, dyed purple; 2 folios measuring Each folio: 12 5/8 x 10 7/16 in. (32 x 26.5 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver and, for nomina sacra, gold on parchement, dyed purple; 2 folios |
| Dimensions | Each folio: 12 5/8 x 10 7/16 in. (32 x 26.5 cm) |
| Classification | Manuscripts |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | The British Library, London (Cotton Titus Cxv), folios 3, 4 |
| Date | 500–600 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria or Constantinople (?). 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus?
Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus created?
Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus dates to 500–600.
What material is Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus made from?
Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus is crafted from silver and, for nomina sacra, gold on parchement, dyed purple; 2 folios.
Where does Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus originate?
Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus originates from Syria or Constantinople (?).
Is Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus in the public domain?
Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.