The artwork titled “Maiestas Domini,” created by the artist Ende around the year 975, belongs to the Mozarabic art movement and is a part of the “Gerona Beatus, 975” series. This piece is categorized under the genre of miniature art.
The artwork displays a central figure of Christ in Majesty, seated on a throne within a mandorla. The enthroned Christ, depicted holding a book in his left hand and raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing, is surrounded by a variety of vivid colors and intricate patterns. Angels and symbols of the four Evangelists surround the central figure: an eagle for John, a man (or angel) for Matthew, a lion for Mark, and an ox for Luke. The elaborate geometric designs and the rich use of color are characteristic of the Mozarabic style, reflecting a blend of Christian iconography and Islamic artistic influences. The overall composition and the attention to detail underscore the religious significance and the artistic mastery evident in Ende’s work.
