Blessing Christ Mosaic (c.549) by Byzantine Mosaics

Blessing Christ Mosaic - Byzantine Mosaics - c.549

Artwork Information

TitleBlessing Christ Mosaic
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.549
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Early Byzantine (c. 330–750)
Current LocationBasilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy

About Blessing Christ Mosaic

The artwork titled “Blessing Christ Mosaic” was created by Byzantine Mosaics around the year 549. This religious painting, rendered in mosaïque, is part of the Early Byzantine art movement, which spanned from approximately 330 to 750. The mosaic is housed in the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy, and forms part of the Basilica’s series of artworks.

The artwork depicts Christ in a frontal pose, blessing with His right hand and holding a richly decorated book in His left. This portrayal is encased in a circular frame, surrounded by intricate patterns and adorned with gold that enhances the divine nature of the subject. The figure of Christ, accentuated by a halo, is set against a backdrop of stylized clouds and a star-studded sky, embodying the spiritual essence and grandeur typical of Byzantine mosaics. The border above the central figure is decorated with floral motifs, contributing to the overall opulence and reverence of the piece.

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