4 juin 1166 - Church of St. Panteleimon

Description:

12th century
Nezeri, Macedonia

Commissioned by emperor Alexios Komnenios

plan: cross-in-square
frescoes: pendant images in dialogue with each other, drawing upon theological connections between events

Deposition with Transfiguration: humanity and divinity of Christ

Lamentation with Presentation: Mary's motherly relationship to Christ, Christ as a sacrifice

terms: pendant images