Isaac Komnenos the Porphyrogennetos (1320) by Byzantine Mosaics

Isaac Komnenos the Porphyrogennetos - Byzantine Mosaics - 1320

Artwork Information

TitleIsaac Komnenos the Porphyrogennetos
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Date1320
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)
Current LocationChora Church, Istanbul, Turkey

About Isaac Komnenos the Porphyrogennetos

The artwork titled “Isaac Komnenos the Porphyrogennetos” was created by Byzantine Mosaics in 1320. It is a mosaic made during the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance period, specifically between 1261 to 1453. The artwork is a portrait and forms part of the series found in Chora Church, located in Istanbul, Turkey.

The artwork depicts a bearded figure, Isaac Komnenos, adorned in a regal attire and wearing a jewel-encrusted crown. His visage is somber, characterized by a pensive expression. The intricate mosaic work illustrates the artist’s meticulous craftsmanship, with the vibrant yet harmonious use of colors and precise placement of tesserae. The background features faint inscriptions, likely contextualizing the figure within the historical setting. This portrayal captures the grandeur and solemnity befitting a person of royal lineage, typical of Byzantine portraiture in ecclesiastical settings.

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