Euthymius the Great (c.1056) by Byzantine Mosaics

Euthymius the Great - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1056

Artwork Information

TitleEuthymius the Great
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1056
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementMiddle Byzantine (c. 850–1204),Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056)
Current LocationNea Moni of Chios, Chios, Greece

About Euthymius the Great

The artwork, titled “Euthymius the Great,” is a mosaic created by Byzantine Mosaics around the year 1056. This piece belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement, specifically within the context of the Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056). It is classified as a religious painting and is part of a series found at the Nea Moni of Chios, a monastery located on the island of Chios, Greece.

The artwork depicted features a venerable figure, Euthymius the Great, skillfully rendered through the ancient medium of mosaic. The subject is displayed with a serene expression, holding a cross in his right hand, symbolizing his devout Christian faith. The use of mosaics allows for intricate details through the arrangement of small, colored pieces of glass or stone, creating a textured and luminous surface. Surrounding the figure, the background is filled with a rich golden hue that enhances the sacred and divine nature of the subject. The inscription in Greek further identifies the figure and complements the historical and religious significance of this Middle Byzantine creation, specifically hailing from the Macedonian Renaissance era.

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