The CloistersManuscripts550–600Codex Sinopensis is a manuscripts from Syria, Byzantine Palestine, Constantinople (?) created in 550–600 using gold ink on parchment; 1 bifolium measuring Bifolium: 19 11/16 x 22 1/4 in. (50 x 56.5 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gold ink on parchment; 1 bifolium |
| Dimensions | Bifolium: 19 11/16 x 22 1/4 in. (50 x 56.5 cm) |
| Classification | Manuscripts |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris (suppl. grec 1286), folios 13, 16 |
| Date | 550–600 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria, Byzantine Palestine, Constantinople (?). 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Codex Sinopensis?
Codex Sinopensis is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Codex Sinopensis created?
Codex Sinopensis dates to 550–600.
What material is Codex Sinopensis made from?
Codex Sinopensis is crafted from gold ink on parchment; 1 bifolium.
Where does Codex Sinopensis originate?
Codex Sinopensis originates from Syria, Byzantine Palestine, Constantinople (?).
Is Codex Sinopensis in the public domain?
Codex Sinopensis is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026