Mosaic of a Man on the Southern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra (c.450 – c.550) by Byzantine Mosaics

Mosaic of a Man on the Southern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra - Byzantine Mosaics - c.450 - c.550

Artwork Information

TitleMosaic of a Man on the Southern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.450 - c.550
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementEarly Byzantine (c. 330–750)

About Mosaic of a Man on the Southern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra

The artwork titled “Mosaic of a Man on the Southern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra,” attributed to “Byzantine Mosaics,” dates from approximately 450 to 550 AD. Crafted using the medium of mosaic, the piece epitomizes the Early Byzantine art movement, which spanned from approximately 330 to 750 AD. This genre of portraiture belongs to a series found in a Byzantine church in Petra, Jordan.

The artwork features a detailed mosaic portrait of a man, meticulously assembled from small, colored tiles. The man, depicted with dark hair and large eyes, is adorned in attire typical of the period, holding what appears to be a cluster of fruits or plants. The background is composed of intricate geometric patterns and designs that frame the central figure, characteristic of Byzantine artistic traditions. The surrounding motif, likely symbolic or decorative, adds to the ornate nature of the piece. The inscription in Greek letters flanks the head of the man, providing a possible clue to his identity or significance. This mosaic, with its vibrant colors and detailed craftsmanship, illustrates the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Byzantine era in Petra.

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