S.Jacob (c.1025) by Byzantine Mosaics

S.Jacob - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1025

Artwork Information

TitleS.Jacob
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1025
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementMiddle Byzantine (c. 850–1204),Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056)
Current LocationHosios Loukas Monastery, Distomo, Greece

About S.Jacob

The artwork titled “S. Jacob” is a mosaic created by Byzantine artists around the year 1025. This piece falls within the Middle Byzantine period, specifically during the Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056), and is part of a religious painting series located in the Hosios Loukas Monastery in Distomo, Greece.

The artwork portrays a solemn figure, identified by Greek inscriptions as Saint Jacob, surrounded by a circular border. The mosaic technique is characterized by its intricate use of small, colored tiles to create a lifelike visage, displaying the careful attention to detail and expert craftsmanship typical of Byzantine mosaics. The saint is depicted with a serene expression, clothed in traditional garments that suggest a sense of veneration and holiness. The background of the artwork consists of golden tiles, adding to the sacred and timeless quality of the piece. The composition and use of color reflect the distinctive stylistic elements of the Middle Byzantine period and the artistic revival during the Macedonian Renaissance.

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