Byzantine Collection (#3)

Central nave adorned with gold-ground mosaics, St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Central nave adorned with gold-ground mosaics, St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Central nave adorned with gold-ground mosaics, St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Monastery Vlacherna in the sunset, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The siege and fall of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453, after the painting by John Harris Valda (1874-1942)
3533913 The siege and fall of Constantinople by the Turks in 1453, after the painting by John Harris Valda (1874-1942), from Hutchinson's History of the Nations

Christ and the Samaritan Woman, 1310. Creator: Duccio di Buoninsegna
Christ and the Samaritan Woman, 1310

The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Creator: Pietro da Rimini
The Nativity and other Episodes from the Childhood of Christ, 1330. Four scenes from the childhood of Christ: The Nativity, The Infant Christ bathed

The Virgin and Child, 1340. Creator: Bernardo Daddi
The Virgin and Child, 1340

St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy
7301595 St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark aka St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy)

Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity
5309820 Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity; Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)
BEN82588 The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo); Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Christ and the apostles, 8th century (fresco) (detail)
BEN138680 Christ and the apostles, 8th century (fresco) (detail); Santa Sofia, Benevento, Campania, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Visitation, c.760 (fresco) (see 138680 & 138686)
BEN138687 Visitation, c.760 (fresco) (see 138680 & 138686); Santa Sofia, Benevento, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: meeting of Mary and Elizabeth;); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Portrait of Narses, eunuch and famous general, with Belisaire, in the service of Emperor Justinian I Narses (478 - 573)
ELD4931526 Portrait of Narses, eunuch and famous general, with Belisaire, in the service of Emperor Justinian I Narses (478 - 573) General in the service of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic)
3914280 Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, 4th century (mosaic); Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; (add.info.: Church of the Nativity)

A saint on the front portico of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark
3507222 A saint on the front portico of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; (add.info.: The Ascension of Christ depicted in a mosaic adorning the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, in Venice, Italy)

Three-horse chariot of the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius with canopy, candles, and curtains
FLO4703585 Three-horse chariot of the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius with canopy, candles, and curtains. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Belisarius (505-565) Byzantine general under Justinian I. Belasarius refusing the crown of Italy offered to him by
532035 Belisarius (505-565) Byzantine general under Justinian I. Belasarius refusing the crown of Italy offered to him by the Goths in 540

Letter B: Belisaire, in " Belisaire", opera (created in 1836) by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
DUV4208501 Letter B: Belisaire, in " Belisaire", opera (created in 1836) by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369

Trieste Cathedral. Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Italy
7136957 Trieste Cathedral. Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Italy.; Cattedrale di San Giusto, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Rais Hamidou (ca. 1770-1815), the Dey of Algiers received the American tribe of Captain William Bainbridge (1774-1833)
NWI4837528 Rais Hamidou (ca. 1770-1815), the Dey of Algiers received the American tribe of Captain William Bainbridge (1774-1833), in 1800

Civilization of Antiquity: Emperor Justinian with Theodora (circa 500 - 548), Imperator of the Byzantine Empire
NWI4912940 Civilization of Antiquity: Emperor Justinian with Theodora (circa 500 - 548), Imperator of the Byzantine Empire, wife of Justinian, 6th century

Civilization of Antiquity: Officers of the Byzantine Empire (Office), 6th century BC
NWI4862164 Civilization of Antiquity: Officers of the Byzantine Empire (Office), 6th century BC. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

St Marks Square
3507221 St Marks Square; (add.info.: statue of a saint on the front portico of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, northern Italy)

The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)
BEN82589 The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo); Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The Byzantine Empire (litho)
8661309 The Byzantine Empire (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Byzantine Empire)

Half-length portrait of the actress Sarah Bernhardt as the Byzantine Empress Theodora
3562442 Half-length portrait of the actress Sarah Bernhardt as the Byzantine Empress Theodora by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1890 ca)

Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin, before the 11th century (painting on poplar wood)
8832418 Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin, before the 11th century (painting on poplar wood)

Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria
AIS5361015 Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria, 13th century (fresco); Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria; © Iberfoto

Trieste Cathedral. Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Italy
7136956 Trieste Cathedral. Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Italy.; Cattedrale di San Giusto, Trieste, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Page from the Paris Psalter (ms. 8824) folio 1: Joseph dicet who... 10th century Byzantine manuscript
BEN5475058 Page from the Paris Psalter (ms. 8824) folio 1: Joseph dicet who... 10th century Byzantine manuscript (Macedonian period) Paris, B.N.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Engraving depicting a view of Constantinople, the old capital city of the Roman/Byzantine
5309180 Engraving depicting a view of Constantinople, the old capital city of the Roman/Byzantine, and the later Ottoman Empires

Map of the Byzantine Empire during the occupation of Bulgarians and Italy during the reign of Otto I
ELD4928012 Map of the Byzantine Empire during the occupation of Bulgarians and Italy during the reign of Otto I, Otto II and Otto III Holy roman emperor

Civilization of antiquity: Orthodox deacon, Eveque and Levi, Byzantine Empire. Colour engraving
NWI4862827 Civilization of antiquity: Orthodox deacon, Eveque and Levi, Byzantine Empire. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Civilization of antiquity: Orthodox deacon, Eveque and Levi, Byzantine Empire)

Civilization of Antiquity: Emperor Zenon (v. 430-491) was emperor of the Orient of Isauria
NWI4862799 Civilization of Antiquity: Emperor Zenon (v. 430-491) was emperor of the Orient of Isauria and the officers of the Court, Byzantine Empire, 5th century

Representation of the Byzantine Impress Eudocia Makrembolitissa (Macrembolitissa) (1021-1096)
ELD4884252 Representation of the Byzantine Impress Eudocia Makrembolitissa (Macrembolitissa) (1021-1096) widow of Emperor Constantine X with his new wife Roman IV Diogene (1030-1072)

rene of Athens, Byzantine empress, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919751 rene of Athens, Byzantine empress, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Irene l'Athenienne (vers 752-803) imperatrice byzantine - Irene of Athens

Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I)
FLO4685579 Byzantine Emperor Heraclius riding with the Holy Cross taken from Persian King Khosrau II visited by an angel (I), and Heraclius walking bearing the true cross into Jerusalem (K)

Theodora in Byzantine costume. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme: feminine costumes and operas
DUV4199299 Theodora in Byzantine costume. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme: feminine costumes and operas. Liebig advertising chromolithography

Mosaic depicting St Nicholas, from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark
3507219 Mosaic depicting St Nicholas, from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; (add.info.: Mosaic from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, northern Italy)

Virgin and Child, 9th-11th century (fresco)
BEN138692 Virgin and Child, 9th-11th century (fresco); Santa Maria della Croce, Casarano, Lecce, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Battle of Antioch on the Meander, 1211 (litho)
8664008 Battle of Antioch on the Meander, 1211 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaykhusraw I, Seljuk Sultan of Rum, fighting Theodore I Laskaris)

Siege of Constantinople by the Turks (litho)
8661156 Siege of Constantinople by the Turks (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Constantinople by the Turks)

Black and white drawing, Byzantine Christ's head from a 12th century manuscript
7277845 Black and white drawing, Byzantine Christ's head from a 12th century manuscript; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black and white drawing)

Byzantine art: detail of a mosaic representing a fish, one of the first Christian symbols. 4th century AD
AIS5343403 Byzantine art: detail of a mosaic representing a fish, one of the first Christian symbols. 4th century AD..; Euphrasian Basilica, Porec, Croatia; © Iberfoto

Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity
5309821 Bethlehem, 4th century mosaic at the Church of the Nativity; Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Israel; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Byzantium: faces of different Roman emperors of the Orient. Top in the middle
VEN5028002 Byzantium: faces of different Roman emperors of the Orient. Top in the middle: portrait of Theodore I Lascaris (Theodoros I Komnenos Laskaris) (1173-1222), emperor from 1205 to 1222

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"Exploring the Magnificence of Byzantine Art and Culture" Step into the rich history of the Byzantine Empire with a captivating journey through its remarkable art and architecture. The map of the Byzantine Empire reveals its vast expanse, stretching from Ravenna to Istanbul, showcasing its influence on both Europe and Asia. Marvel at Empress Theodora, a powerful figure who left an indelible mark on Byzantine society. Her legacy is beautifully depicted in the Deesis Mosaic found in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, where she stands alongside other saints in prayerful devotion. Transport yourself to ancient times as you gaze upon a 12th-century mosaic portraying the Virgin Mary and Child within Aya Sofya. This masterpiece captures the essence religious art with intricate details and vibrant colors that still mesmerize viewers today. The Last Judgement Novgorod Icon takes us further into this empire's spiritual realm. Painted with tempera on wood, it depicts scenes from biblical narratives while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that reflects their deep faith. Justinian I, one of Byzantium's most influential emperors, comes alive through his connection to Ravenna. Discover his impact on this Italian city as you explore his architectural contributions that have stood for centuries. Delve into astrology as you encounter the Zodiac mosaic at Israel's Beit Alpha Synagogue. Dating back to the 6th century, this stunning artwork showcases how diverse influences shaped Byzantine culture. Iconography continues to captivate us with an icon featuring Mary alongside saints Theodoros and Georgios at St Catherine's Monastery. Created in the 6th century, it exemplifies Byzantium's devotion to spirituality through intricate brushwork and delicate detailing. Traveling eastward brings us to Madaba Governorate where we find another treasure: The Madaba Mosaic Map within Saint George Greek Orthodox Basilica. This extraordinary piece offers insights into geography during early Christianity, showcasing Byzantine craftsmanship at its finest.