The Deesis mosaic at Hagia Sophia is a photograph by Ayhan Altun which was uploaded on February 22nd, 2013.
The Deesis mosaic at Hagia Sophia
The Deesis mosaic (Entreaty) probably dates from 1261. It was commissioned to mark the end of 57 years of Roman Catholic use and the return... more
by Ayhan Altun
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The Deesis mosaic at Hagia Sophia
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Ayhan Altun
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The Deesis mosaic (Entreaty") probably dates from 1261. It was commissioned to mark the end of 57 years of Roman Catholic use and the return to the Orthodox faith. It is the third panel situated in the imperial enclosure of the upper galleries. It is widely considered the finest in Hagia Sophia, because of the softness of the features, the humane expressions and the tones of the mosaic. The style is close to that of the Italian painters of the late 13th or early 14th century, such as Duccio. In this panel the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist (Ioannes Prodromos), both shown in three-quarters profile, are imploring the intercession of Christ Pantocrator for humanity on Judgment Day. The bottom part of this mosaic is badly deteriorated. This mosaic is considered as the beginning of the Renaissance in Byzantine pictorial art.
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