Christ Pantocrator (c.1320) by Byzantine Mosaics

Christ Pantocrator - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1320

Artwork Information

TitleChrist Pantocrator
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1320
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)
Current LocationChora Church, Istanbul, Turkey

About Christ Pantocrator

The artwork, titled “Christ Pantocrator,” was created by Byzantine Mosaics around the year 1320. This piece, executed in the medium of mosaic, belongs to the Byzantine art movement, specifically the Late Byzantine or Palaeologan Renaissance period (circa 1261-1453). It is a religious painting that forms part of a series in the Chora Church located in Istanbul, Turkey.

The artwork depicts Christ Pantocrator with a solemn and authoritative expression, rendered in intricate mosaic tiles. The figure of Christ is shown with a halo behind His head, symbolizing sanctity and divinity. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing, while His left hand holds a richly decorated book, likely the Gospels. The background features an opulent gold hue, adding to the sacred and majestic ambiance of the representation. Surrounding Christ are Byzantine-style inscriptions, further emphasizing the religious significance of this piece within its historical and cultural context.

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