SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > 80. Comnenus mosaic, 1122. Virgin Mary in center in a dark blue gown, the Child Christ on her lap. He gives his blessing with his right hand while holding a scroll in his left hand. On the left, emperor John II Comnenus holds a purse, symbol of an imperial donation to the church. Empress Irene is on the right, offering a document.
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > 78. Many Christian mosaics were plastered over by iconoclasts in the 8th century, but were uncovered after Haghia Sophia (Aya Sofya) was declared a museum by Ataturk in 1935. This "Entreaty" mosaic dates from 1261. The Virgin Mary and John the Baptist are imploring the intercession of Christ Pantocrator for humanity on Judgment Day.
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > ISTANBUL 1 (Sultanahmet) October 6-7, 2009 photo
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > ISTANBUL 1 (Sultanahmet) October 6-7, 2009 photo
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > ISTANBUL 1 (Sultanahmet) October 6-7, 2009 photo
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > ISTANBUL 1 (Sultanahmet) October 6-7, 2009 photo
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > I'd say its been awhile since this covered wagon had a cover. In their day, these were the minvans or SUV the time.
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > I'd say its been awhile since this covered wagon had a cover. In their day, these were the minvans or SUV the time.
SmugMug > all-time keyword > uncovered > ISTANBUL 1 (Sultanahmet) October 6-7, 2009 photo
80. Comnenus mosaic, 1122. Virgin Mary in center in a dark blue gown, the Child Christ on her lap. He gives his blessing with his right hand while holding a scroll in his left hand. On the left, emperor John II Comnenus holds a purse, symbol of an imperial donation to the church. Empress Irene is on the right, offering a document.
 > 80. Comnenus mosaic, 1122. Virgin Mary in center in a dark blue gown, the Child Christ on her lap. He gives his blessing with his right hand while holding a scroll in his left hand. On the left, emperor John II Comnenus holds a purse, symbol of an imperial donation to the church. Empress Irene is on the right, offering a document.
80. Comnenus mosaic, 1122. Virgin Mary in center in a dark blue gown, the Child Christ on her lap. He gives his blessing with his right hand while holding a scroll in his left hand. On the left, emperor John II Comnenus holds a purse, symbol of an imperial donation to the church. Empress Irene is on the right, offering a document.
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