The artwork titled “S.Kyros,” created by Byzantine Mosaics around the year 1025, employs the medium of mosaic. This piece belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement within the period of the Macedonian Renaissance. Categorized as a religious painting, it is part of a series located in the Hosios Loukas Monastery in Distomo, Greece.
The artwork features a circular mosaic portrait of an elderly figure, identified as Kyros through the inscriptive text on either side of his head. The figure is depicted with a solemn expression, characterized by a long white beard and a visible halo. He is adorned in traditional monastic robes, rendered in varied shades of brown and black, giving a sense of depth and texture. The right hand of the figure is raised in a gesture of blessing, while his left hand holds a cross, signifying his clerical status and spiritual authority. The background of the mosaic is gold, which is typical of Byzantine art, emphasizing the divine nature of the subject and providing a stark contrast to the dark robes of the figure. The age and wear on the mosaic, particularly visible in the lower portion, indicate its historical significance and the passage of time.
