Presentation of the Virgin (c.1320) by Byzantine Mosaics

Presentation of the Virgin - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1320

Artwork Information

TitlePresentation of the Virgin
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1320
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementByzantine,Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)
Current LocationChora Church, Istanbul, Turkey

About Presentation of the Virgin

The artwork, “Presentation of the Virgin,” created by Byzantine Mosaics around c.1320, is a religious painting of the Byzantine and Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453) art movement. Composed using the medium of mosaic, it forms a part of the series located in the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey.

This exquisite mosaic depicts the Presentation of the Virgin through vivid imagery and meticulous craftsmanship. The scene is created using small, precisely-cut pieces of colored glass and stone, emblematic of the intricate techniques that characterize Byzantine mosaics. The careful arrangement of the tesserae (individual mosaic pieces) creates a sense of depth and movement, enhancing the overall visual impact of the artwork. Rich gold backgrounds and detailed portrayals of figures, typical of the period’s religious art, reflect a divine luminescence and reverence integral to the Byzantine artistic tradition. The artwork not only exemplifies religious themes inherent in Byzantine culture but also showcases the artistic advancements of the Late Byzantine period.

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