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Comnenus mosaic

From the Wikipedia: "The Comnenus mosaic, [...] located on the eastern wall of the southern gallery, dates from 1122. The Virgin Mary is standing in the middle, depicted, as usual in Byzantine art, in a dark blue gown. She holds the Child Christ on her lap. He gives His blessing with His right hand while holding a scroll in His left hand. On her right side stands emperor John II Comnenus, represented in a garb embellished with precious stones. He holds a purse, symbol of an imperial donation to the church. Empress Irene stands on the left side of the Virgin, wearing ceremonial garments and offering a document. Their eldest son Alexius Comnenus is represented on an adjacent pilaster. He is shown as a beardless youth, probably representing his appearance at his coronation aged seventeen. In this panel one can already see a difference with the Empress Zoe mosaic that is one century older. There is a more realistic expression in the portraits instead of an idealized representation. The empress is shown with plaited blond hair, rosy cheeks and grey eyes, revealing her Hungarian descent. The emperor is depicted in a dignified manner."
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul december 2009 6998.jpg
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Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul december 2009 6983.jpg
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Istanbul Haghia Sophia december 2012 5927.jpg
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Istanbul Haghia Sophia december 2012 5950.jpg
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Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2018 6332.jpg
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Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2019 2435.jpg
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2019 2436.jpg
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Istanbul december 2009 6988.jpg
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Istanbul Haghia Sophia december 2012 5928.jpg
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Istanbul Haghia Sophia december 2012 5929.jpg
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Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2018 6333.jpg
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2019 2433.jpg
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2019 2434.jpg
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Istanbul Haghia Sophia december 2012 5931.jpg
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2019 2437.jpg
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
Istanbul Aya Sofya smaller mosaic
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Istanbul Hagia Sophia june 2018 6331.jpg
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Istanbul Hagia Sofya dec 2016 1381.jpg
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Istanbul Aya Sofya Comnenus mosaic October 2016 9113.jpg
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Istanbul Hagia Sofya dec 2016 1380.jpg
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Istanbul Aya Sofya Comnenus mosaic October 2016 9114.jpg