Pictures Of The Byzantine Art and Church

Enthroned Madonna and Child

Aspects of the technique say that the artist who painted the panel was Greek. In the picture we can see the virgin who indicates the child “shows the way”. With her red shoes and the archangels’ imperial regalia, the elaborate throne underscores Mary’s role as queen.

The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel,

The nativity, flanked by Old Testament prophets who foretold the birth of Jesus was on front of the Maesta, the altar piece in Siena cathedral. The pictures shown Virgin Mary with baby Jesus and all the people appreciating Gods son, baby Jesus.

Madonna and child

The artist of this byzantine art was Giotto, an Italian painter.  He shows the reliance on Byzantine traditions such as flat planes, and decorative lines. In the painting we can see human interaction between mother and son. The mother is carrying the child while holding a flower with her other hand. We can see how the child Christ offers a blessing to her mother.

The Crucifixion

Paolo the artist who painted this cruxification shows how Jesus is suffering in the cross while virgin mary, other womens are crying and angels in the sky.

The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew

The artist of this painting was Duccio di Buoninsegna, in the painting is shown apostles Peter and Andrew fishing in the sea. While Jesus is calling them. That’s how the painting gets its name.

Golden Goblet

This golden goblet was found in Albania, is well made and decorated. Is pure gold with some details around the goblet.  Historians agreed that it was made by a Byzantine artist.

Plate with David Anointed by Samuel

This plate was made in Constantinople, is a byzantine culture.  Well done, with many details. This silver plate may be the earliest surviving example of the use of biblical scenes.

Pendant Brooch with Cameo of Enthroned Virgin and Child and Christ Pantokrator

This elegant turquoise pendant is from the byzantine culture. It has many gems of different colors. This pendant displays the Virgin and Child.

The Presentation in the Temple Byzantine Painter, 15th century

This painting was made by a Byzantine Painter, during the 15th century. The picture shows a man that could be God carrying a baby that could be Jesus.

Statuette of the Personification of a City

In this statue we see that it meant a personification of justice or fortune. Historians say that “It is difficult to identify which city is represented by the statuette, but regardless, the sculpture is representative of the small-scale Tyche images found throughout the late Roman and early Byzantine worlds.”

Hagia Sophia

In the Byzantine Empire, emperor Justinian gathers taxes in order to make public buildings such as churches. Hagia Sophia that means “holy Wisdom” was completed in a short period of time. It still remains in use today.

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