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The Empress Zoe mosaic.
11th Century
He is offering a purse, as a symbol of donation,
Constantine the Great presents the city (Constantinople) and Justinian the Great presents Hagia Sophia to the Virgin,
It was rediscovered during the restorations of 1849 by the Fossati's.
The virgin mary sits on a throne without a back, her feet resting on a pedestal
Justinian the 1st is on her right and on her left is emperor constantine.
The angel mosaic after it was uncovered at Hagia Sophia Museum in 2009.
Isidore of Miletus & Anthemius of Tralles for Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, 532–37
Basket Capital, Hagia Sophia
Justinian I (r. 527-565) and his wife, Empress Theodora
Hagia Sophia burial
Justinian I (r. 527-565) and his wife, Empress Theodora
The Mosaics
Deësis mosaic, c. 1261, 5.2 x 6 m, south gallery, Hagia Sophia, Constantinople (Istanbul)
Harbaville Triptych, mid-10th century, Constantinople, ivory with traces of polychromy, 28.2 x 24.2 x 1.2 cm
Dormition fresco, 1260s, church of the Holy Trinity, Sopoćani Monastery, Serbia
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