jun 5, 896 - Esonarthex,
Hagia Sophia
Description:
late 9th or early 10th century
Mosaic with enthroned Christ and a suppliant emperor
Christ's lyre-backed throne imitates imperial throne. Emperor could be Constantine VII, Leo VI repenting for 4 marriages and excommunication, Leo VI atoning for sins of father Basil I. Emperor shown in proskynesis, as he would prostrate himself in front of door beneath mosaic.
terms: prokynesis, deesis
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Early Christian and Byzantine Art
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