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Mosaic of Virgin and Child inside the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Virgin and Child: this was the first of the post-iconoclastic mosaics. It was inaugurated on 29 March 867 by Patriarch Photius and the emperors Michael III and Basil I. This mosaic is situated in a high location on the half dome of the apse. Mary is sitting on a throne without a back, holding the Child Jesus on her lap. Her feet rest on a pedestal. Both the pedestal and the throne are adorned with precious stones. These mosaics are believed to be a reconstruction of the mosaics of the sixth century that were previously destroyed during the iconoclastic era. The mosaics are set against the original golden background of the 6th century. The portraits of the archangels Gabriel and Michael (largely destroyed) in the bema of the arch also date from the 9th century.

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great! :thumbsup:

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Thank You...

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Very nice. I want to see these in person, but that's a long-term plan.

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yes you are right, and thank you for favorite...

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:icontanjoe:
sorry for the comparison but it has the same feel and texture of a smoked milk fish skin... its like copper, gold and silver...but you cant see where each element starts and ends. I love it...
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.i have to stop staring...

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hey dude, throw me a bar of chocolate...
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thank you for your comment and comparison, glad you liked it. :)

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nice

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Dec 7, 2008, 5:08:29 PM

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