Alexandria in a modern painting
Alexandria in a modern painting - 8066
Alexandria in a modern painting
Alexandria in a modern painting - 8067
Sakkara - Saqqara
Sakkara - Saqqara - 35456
Wooden statue of the goddess Osiris, belonging to the Egyptian collection of the Civic Museum of Ancient Art of Ferrara. It features pictorial decorations and gilded inserts.
Wooden statue of the goddess Osiris, belonging to the Egyptian collection of the Civic Museum of Ancient Art of Ferrara. It features pictorial decorations and gilded inserts. - 619
Wooden statue of the goddess Osiris (back part), belonging to the Egyptian collection of the Civic Museum of Ancient Art of Ferrara. It features pictorial decorations and gilded inserts.
Wooden statue of the goddess Osiris (back part), belonging to the Egyptian collection of the Civic Museum of Ancient Art of Ferrara. It features pictorial decorations and gilded inserts. - 620
Sakkara - Saqqara
Sakkara - Saqqara - 34159
coffin-of-pepi-ii
coffin-of-pepi-ii - 34633
PREVIEW Christ with the Gospel book decorated with precious stones Christian art Catholic religion
PREVIEW Christ with the Gospel book decorated with precious stones Christian art Catholic religion - 28388
comes from the lower part of the passage wall to the chapel of Atet; one of the greatest masterpieces of the pictorial art of ancient Egypt; there are six geese on a field in a symmetrical arrangement (symmetry characterises Egyptian art throughout the Old Kingdom and later), two gather food; the group of three in the ancient Egyptian language expressed the concept of the plural; it is an example of writing, the geese, of different species, are more hieroglyphics than animals, tufts of grass
comes from the lower part of the passage wall to the chapel of Atet; one of the greatest masterpieces of the pictorial art of ancient Egypt; there are six geese on a field in a symmetrical arrangement (symmetry characterises Egyptian art throughout the Old Kingdom and later), two gather food; the group of three in the ancient Egyptian language expressed the concept of the plural; it is an example of writing, the geese, of different species, are more hieroglyphics than animals, tufts of grass - 21002
comes from the lower part of the passage wall to the chapel of Atet; one of the greatest masterpieces of the pictorial art of ancient Egypt; there are six geese on a field in a symmetrical arrangement (symmetry characterises Egyptian art throughout the Old Kingdom and later), two gather food; the group of three in the ancient Egyptian language expressed the concept of the plural; it is an example of writing, the geese, of different species, are more hieroglyphics than animals, tufts of grass
comes from the lower part of the passage wall to the chapel of Atet; one of the greatest masterpieces of the pictorial art of ancient Egypt; there are six geese on a field in a symmetrical arrangement (symmetry characterises Egyptian art throughout the Old Kingdom and later), two gather food; the group of three in the ancient Egyptian language expressed the concept of the plural; it is an example of writing, the geese, of different species, are more hieroglyphics than animals, tufts of grass - 21003
Portrait head of Ptolemy IV in pink granite from Aswan. He wears the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, the nemes with uraeus, but the hair is typical of Hellenistic art.
Portrait head of Ptolemy IV in pink granite from Aswan. He wears the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, the nemes with uraeus, but the hair is typical of Hellenistic art. - 8084
The main theme of the plaque is some beasts attacking a bull, a recurring subject in Egyptian art.
The main theme of the plaque is some beasts attacking a bull, a recurring subject in Egyptian art. - 21505
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52878
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52879
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52880
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52881
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52882
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52886
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52887
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52888
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52892
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52893
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52894
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52875
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52876
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52877
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of VI century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art. Christ is portrayed with black hair and beard in an 'vescica piscis' or mandorla between Moses and Elijah, who represent the Law and the Prophets. The clothes of Christ are represented 'whites as the light'. Below, the three awed disciples John, Peter, and James are pictured in different poses. The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52890
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594).
The mosaic of the Transfiguration is a monumental composition of the late 16th century and is a true masterpiece of Byzantine art.The soffit of the triumphal arch is decorated with medallions containing busts of the twelve Apostles. The three Apostles included in the scene of the Transfiguration have been replaced in the chain of medallions by Paul, Thaddaeus and Matthias. The base of the apse is bordered by another series of fifteen medallions with busts of the Prophets. The final medallions enclose the portraits of Longinus the Abbot (right) and John the Deacon (left). Both were important personalities. Longinus was Abbot of the Monastery between 562-565, at which time the decoration was executed. He later became Patriarch of Antioch. John is perhaps the later Patriarch of Jerusalem known as John IV (575-594). - 52891

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