Genealogy of Jesus Christ and the Christ Pantocrator (1320) by Byzantine Mosaics

Genealogy of Jesus Christ and the Christ Pantocrator - Byzantine Mosaics - 1320

Artwork Information

TitleGenealogy of Jesus Christ and the Christ Pantocrator
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Date1320
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)
Current LocationChora Church, Istanbul, Turkey

About Genealogy of Jesus Christ and the Christ Pantocrator

The artwork, titled “Genealogy of Jesus Christ and the Christ Pantocrator” by Byzantine Mosaics, was created in 1320. This religious painting belongs to the Late Byzantine or Palaeologan Renaissance art movement (circa 1261–1453) and is a masterpiece of mosaïque technique. Part of a series housed in the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey, this mosaic represents an important piece of the church’s historical and artistic heritage.

In the artwork, the central figure of Christ Pantocrator dominates the composition, emphasizing his omnipotence and centrality in Christian theology. Radiating from this epicenter, a sequence of figures is depicted in a circular layout, symbolizing the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Each figure is meticulously crafted with detailed expressions and postures, highlighted by the golden tesserae that convey a sense of divine illumination. The intricate detailing and the harmonious arrangement reflect the profound spiritual and artistic sensitivity of the Byzantine era. The mosaic exemplifies the devout craftsmanship and the theological emphasis prevalent in the Byzantine period, embodying both artistic splendor and devotional significance.

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