Byzantine Art Collection (#2)

Piazza San Marco in Venice. Front view of the Basilica and the Campanile. On the left the Procuratie Vecchie, on the right the Procuratie Nuove Venice Piazza San Marco Church Byzantine Style

Partial view of the Basilica of San Marco and the Doges Palace in Venice Venice Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860 -1880 ca

Cathedral of Salerno: lunette with mosaic of St. Matthew Salerno Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1889-1900 ca

Sveta Bogorodica Ljeviska in Prizren, Serbia Serbia Prizren Monastery Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca.. Date of Artwork:1307

Portal of the church of San Donato in Zara (Zadar) in Croatia Croatia Dalmazia, Zara (Zadar Door Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D)

Monastery of Sv Pantelejmon near Nerezi (Skopje) in Macedonia Serbia Macedonia, Nerezi (Skopje) Monastery Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Inside the Church of San Donato in Zara (Zadar) in Croatia Croatia Dalmazia, Zara (Zadar Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960)

Outside the Church of San Donato in Zara (Zadar) in Croatia Croatia Dalmazia, Zara (Zadar) Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Zica Monastery near Kraljevo in Macedonia Serbia Macedonia, Kraljevo Monastery Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Monastery of Staro Nagoricano near Kumanovo in Macedonia Serbia Macedonia, Kumanovo Monastery Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Piazza San Marco in Venice towards the Basilica and the bell tower Venice Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 - 1885 ca

The mosaic decoration of Christ among the Angels in the basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna. Ravenna Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Mosaic decoration on the half-dome and wall of the triumphal arch of the Basilica of St. Apollinare in Classe near Ravenna

Picture of the mosaics on the conch and walls of the central apse of the Cathedral of Monreale, Italy Palermo Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The apse of the Cathedral of Monreale. On the walls mosaic decorations dating back to the 12th century. Monreale Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the central nave of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, in Ravenna. A mosaic decoration of the Procession of the Virgins is above the arches Ravenna Basilica of Sant'Apollinare

Animated view of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice Venice Piazza S. Marco Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1895

Southern side of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice. On the right side the Doges Palace is partially visible Venice Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Piazza San Marco in Venice, with the facade of the Basilica of San Marco and the Campanile seen from the Museo Civico Correr

St. Mark's Basilica, Venice with the Doges Palace and the Clock Tower Venice Piazzetta San Marco Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Cemetery of Pisa: Byzantine sarcophagus decorated with figures and plant motifs. Pisa Cemetary Sarcophagus Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ancient capital, in Byzantine style, in the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Viterbo. Viterbo Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Capital Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe

The mosaics that decorate the apse of Monreale's Cathedral. Monreale Cathedral. Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Benedictory Christ. Byzantine mosaic in the apse of the Cathedral in Monreale. Monreale Cathedral Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Mosaic depicting the Madonna and Child, originally in the church of San Gregorio, in Messina, destroyed in the 1908 earthquake Catania Church of San Gregorio Mosaic Late Byzantine, Byzantine Art

St. Mark's Square and the Piazzetta with a rain effect Venice St. Mark's Square and the Piazzetta Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica and the bell tower in the background Venice St. Mark's Square Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Mosaic portraying The Redeemer, the Virgin and two saints, located in the Grottaferrata Abbey. Grottaferrata Abbey Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Saint Mark's Square in Venice, in the background the facade of Saint Mark's Cathedral. Venice Saint Mark's Square Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe

Partial view of Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice. Venice Saint Mark's Square Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Justinian followed by functionaries, soldiers and priests. Byzantine apse mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of San Vitale Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe

Theodora with a procession of two ministers and seven matrons. Byzantine apse mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale, in Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of San Vitale Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art

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Grottaferrata Abbazia Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

John the Baptist on the banks of the Jordan, a scene from a cycle of mosaics in the Palatina Chapel in Palermo. Palermo Palatina Chapel Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe

Christ turning into a pilgrim and the dinner with two Apostles, two episodes in the Life of Christ, taken from the cycle of mosaics in the Cathedral of Monreale Monreale Cathedral Mosaic Byzantine

The departure and dream of Jacob, from the stories of the Old Testament, part of the cycle of mosaics located in the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

Abraham blessing Esau, the substitution of Esau with Jacob, scenes from the stories of the Old Testament, part of the cycle of mosaics located in the central aisle of the Cathedral of Monreale

The sacrifice of Abraham, mosaic in the central aisle of the Cathedral of Monreale Monreale Cathedral, interior Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Noah making wine, Drunkenness of Noah and the Tower of Babel, scenes from the Old Testament, cycle of mosaics of the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

Noah putting animals in the Arc and setting the dove free, scene from the stories of Genesis, part of the circle of mosaics located in the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

Lamec accidentally killing Cain, scene from the stories of Genesis, part of the circle of mosaics located in the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

Adam working the land and the Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, scene from the stories of Genesis, part of the cycle of mosaics located in the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

The Creator introducing Adam in Earthly Paradise. Mosaic work located in the Monreale Cathedral, province of Palermo. Monreale Monreale Cathedral Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe

The Creation of the firmament and the Separation of waters, scene from the stories of Genesis, part of the cycle of mosaics located in the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

The Creation of the heavens, fish and birds, scene from the stories of Genesis, part of the cycle of mosaics located in the central nave of the Cathedral of Monreale

View of the mosaics of the basin apse of the Cathedral of Monreale, work done in part by local workers for Byzantine mosaicists, and in part by Venetian workers

Stories from the life of Jesus, cycle of mosaics in the Duomo of Monreale Monreale Duomo Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1902

The Vigil of the Apostles, mosaic in the cathedral of Monreale Monreale Cathedral Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1902

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Byzantine art, with its rich history and intricate details, captivates the imagination and transports us to a time of great military campaigns and religious devotion. The reign of Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" saw fierce battles against the Bulgarians in 894, as depicted in the miniature from "Synopsis historiarum. " This illuminated manuscript from the 12th century serves as a window into this tumultuous period. Moving on to Ravenna, Italy, we find ourselves immersed in the enchanting Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Its Garden of Even ceiling is adorned with stunning mosaics that showcase Byzantine art at its finest. Stepping inside this mausoleum reveals an interior that exudes grandeur and spirituality. Another masterpiece awaits us at the Basilica of San Vitale. Here, early Christian Byzantine art takes center stage with important examples that leave us in awe. The intricate details and vibrant colors transport us back to a time when faith was expressed through artistic brilliance. Venetian Byzantine painter Saint Erasmus graces our presence with his oil-on-panel artwork from the first half of the 4th century. His skillful brushstrokes bring forth a sense of serenity and reverence for religious subjects. The First Council of Nicaea comes alive before our eyes through Strelitzas' (Theophanes) masterful work during the first half of the 16th century. This depiction captures both historical significance and artistic finesse. A breathtaking portrayal emerges in Anonymous' Transfiguration of Jesus from the 13th century—a testament to Byzantine art's ability to convey divine radiance through vivid imagery. As we journey further into Istanbul, Turkey, we encounter Medusa heads adorning architectural wonders such as Yerebatan Sarnici—the sunken cistern—and basilica cisterns within Sultanahmet district.