S.John (c.1025) by Byzantine Mosaics

S.John - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1025

Artwork Information

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

About S.John

The artwork, titled “S. John,” was created by Byzantine Mosaics around the year 1025. Composed in the medium of mosaic, this piece belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement, specifically the Macedonian Renaissance period (867–1056). Classified as a religious painting, it is part of the series found in the Hosios Loukas Monastery in Distomo, Greece, where it remains to this day.

The artwork depicts a solemn figure, presumably Saint John, rendered with meticulous detail typical of Byzantine mosaics. The figure is draped in intricately designed robes, holding a cross in his right hand, emanating a sense of sacredness. The background boasts a gold mosaic, enhancing the divine aura that surrounds the subject. The facial features are subtly shaded, conveying a contemplative expression that invites reverence. The use of gold and the detailed ornamentation highlight the significance of both the subject and the Byzantine artistic tradition in this period.

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