During the Zakarian Dynasty, art and writing flourished in Northeast Armenia. Khachen in particular managed to remain relatively independent from the Mongols.

From the 1224 Gospels from Artsakh. This miniature blends both simple folk art design with a luxurious gold background, close in feel to the Siunik style.

St. John and St. Prochoros The Gospels 1224, Khoranashat monastery, Artsakh Names of scribe and illuminator Unknown

First page of the Gospel of St. Luke The Gospels 134h-14th century Origin and names of scribe and illuminator Unknown

Historical miniatures are rarely included in ornamental headpieces. The representation of the Virgin has an affinity with Toros Taronatsi’s miniature on the same subject.