He That Followeth Me Shall Not Walk in Darkness, but Shall Have the Light of Life (c.1025) by Byzantine Mosaics

He That Followeth Me Shall Not Walk in Darkness, but Shall Have the Light of Life - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1025

Artwork Information

TitleHe That Followeth Me Shall Not Walk in Darkness, but Shall Have the Light of Life
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1025
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementMiddle Byzantine (c. 850–1204),Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056)
Current LocationHosios Loukas Monastery, Distomo, Greece

About He That Followeth Me Shall Not Walk in Darkness, but Shall Have the Light of Life

The artwork titled “He That Followeth Me Shall Not Walk in Darkness, but Shall Have the Light of Life” is accredited to Byzantine Mosaics and was created circa 1025. This religious painting, executed in the medium of mosaic, belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement (c. 850–1204) specifically under the Macedonian Renaissance period (867–1056). It forms part of the series located at the Hosios Loukas Monastery in Distomo, Greece.

The artwork depicts a section of a larger religious mosaic. The intricate work showcases the torso of a figure, clad in richly colored garments of deep gold and blue, that are meticulously detailed with fine tesserae. The hands of the figure are delicately poised, conveying a gesture of blessing or teaching. At the center, an open book is inscribed with liturgical text in ancient Greek, emphasizing the sacred theme. The composition exemplifies the intricate artistry and profound spirituality characteristic of Byzantine religious mosaics.

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