S.Matthew (c.1025) by Byzantine Mosaics

S.Matthew - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1025

Artwork Information

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

About S.Matthew

The artwork titled “S. Matthew” was created by the artist known as Byzantine Mosaics, around the year c.1025. It is a religious mosaic classified under the Middle Byzantine art movement and specifically the Macedonian Renaissance period which spanned from 867 to 1056. This piece belongs to a series located at the Hosios Loukas Monastery in Distomo, Greece.

The artwork portrays Saint Matthew, a revered Christian figure, rendered in intricate mosaic tiles. He is depicted with a halo, a clear indication of his sanctity and spiritual significance. Clad in robes of red and white, he holds a book, symbolizing his role as one of the Evangelists and the author of the Gospel according to Matthew. The gold backdrop exudes a sense of divine light and sacredness, characteristic of Byzantine religious art. The detailed craftsmanship and the solemn expression on Saint Matthew’s face underscore the spiritual depth and artistic heritage of the Middle Byzantine period.

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