The Annunciation. Virgin Mary (c.1030) by Byzantine Mosaics

The Annunciation. Virgin Mary - Byzantine Mosaics - c.1030

Artwork Information

TitleThe Annunciation. Virgin Mary
ArtistByzantine Mosaics
Datec.1030
Mediummosaïque
Art MovementMacedonian Renaissance (867–1056),Middle Byzantine (c. 850–1204)
Current LocationSaint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukraine

About The Annunciation. Virgin Mary

The artwork, titled “The Annunciation. Virgin Mary,” was created by the Byzantine Mosaics around the year 1030. It belongs to the Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056) and the Middle Byzantine (c. 850–1204) art movements. The medium employed is mosaic, and it falls under the genre of religious painting. This piece is part of a series housed in the Saint Sophia Cathedral, located in Kyiv, Ukraine.

In this artwork, intricate mosaic techniques are used to depict the Virgin Mary adorned in a blue robe, symbolizing purity and divinity. The background features a rich golden hue, representative of divine light and holiness. Mary’s serene expression and the stylized folds of her garments are characteristic of Byzantine artistic conventions. The surrounding ornate patterns, composed of numerous small tesserae, exemplify the detailed and meticulous nature of Byzantine mosaic art. The use of color and form coalesces to convey a sense of solemnity and reverence, befitting the religious significance of the Annunciation scene.

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