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Main apse, 12th century (mosaic)
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Main apse, 12th century (mosaic)
3611471 Main apse, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: " The Cathedral in Monreale - built between 1170 and 1189 - is inscribed on UNESCOs World Heritage List. The Monreale Cathedral, Norman Arabic architecture, founded in 1174 by King William II. It includes also Benedictine monastery, two stone towers and a carved porch. In the interior there is a cloister with a garden with 228 white marble columns with capitals telling eposodes from the bible. In the arches of the central nave there are monumental and complex golden mosaics that tell episodes of the ancient testament.
Il Duomo di Monreale, architettura arabo normanna, fondato nel 1174 dal Re Guglielmo II. Si integra con un monastero benedettino, due torri di pietra e un portico scolpito. Nella sua parte interna A presente un chiostro con giardino con 228 colonne in marmo bianco con capitelli che raccontano episodi della bibbia. Nelle arcate della navata centrale sono presenti mosaici dorati monumentali e complessi che raccontano episodi dell antico testamento."
); eGiulio Azzarello; out of copyright
Media ID 23127894
© Giulio Azzarello / Bridgeman Images
Aisle Arabic Arches Byzantine Ceiling Christians Decorations Duomo Gospel Mosaic Mosaics Norman Pantocrator Sicily
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This print showcases the magnificent main apse of the 12th-century Byzantine mosaic found in the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova) in Monreale, Sicily, Italy. The Duomo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was built between 1170 and 1189. It is a remarkable example of Norman Arabic architecture and was founded by King William II. The interior of the cathedral boasts a stunning cloister with a garden featuring an astounding 228 white marble columns adorned with intricately carved capitals depicting biblical episodes. However, it is the arches of the central nave that truly steal the show. These monumental golden mosaics narrate stories from the ancient testament in a complex and awe-inspiring manner. Il Duomo di Monreale stands as an architectural masterpiece, blending Arab and Norman influences seamlessly. Alongside its Benedictine monastery, two stone towers, and exquisitely sculpted porch, this cathedral represents both religious devotion and artistic brilliance. Captured beautifully by Giulio Azzarello's lens, this print allows us to appreciate every detail of this historical treasure. Its vibrant colors bring life to each mosaic tile while preserving its timeless grandeur for generations to come. This image serves as a reminder of humanity's ability to create breathtaking works of art that transcend time itself.
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