The CloistersManuscriptscompleted 586Rabbula Gospels is a manuscripts from Syria (?) created in completed 586 using ink and colors on parchment; 292 folios measuring 13 3/16 x 10 7/16 in. (33.5 x 26.5 cm) — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink and colors on parchment; 292 folios |
| Dimensions | 13 3/16 x 10 7/16 in. (33.5 x 26.5 cm) |
| Classification | Manuscripts |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana, Florence (Plut. I. 56) |
| Date | completed 586 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Syria (?). 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rabbula Gospels?
Rabbula Gospels is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rabbula Gospels created?
Rabbula Gospels dates to completed 586.
What material is Rabbula Gospels made from?
Rabbula Gospels is crafted from ink and colors on parchment; 292 folios.
Where does Rabbula Gospels originate?
Rabbula Gospels originates from Syria (?).
Is Rabbula Gospels in the public domain?
Rabbula Gospels 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