The artwork, titled “Apostles Bartholomew and Philip (Eucharist Cycle),” was created by Byzantine Mosaics circa 1113. This mosaic, rendered in the distinct style of the Middle Byzantine period, specifically the Komnenian style (1081-1185), is a religious painting that forms part of the Eucharist Cycle series at St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, Ukraine. Presently, it resides in the Saint Sophia Cathedral, also in Kyiv, Ukraine, showcasing the sacred imagery and intricate craftsmanship characteristic of its era.
Depicted in the artwork are two figures, Apostles Bartholomew and Philip, who are rendered in a classical Byzantine mosaic technique. The use of small, precisely placed tesserae in vibrant colors creates a detailed and sacred representation against a golden backdrop, characteristic of Byzantine religious iconography. The apostles are shown in a frontal, solemn pose with pronounced facial features and detailed attire, reflecting the spiritual and artistic values of the Middle Byzantine period.