20 févr. 1147 - Martorana (St. Mary of the Admiral)
Description:
12th centuryPalermo, Sicily
Built under patronage of Georgios Amer, who served as admiral of Muslim prince but then rose through the ranks under Roger II. He was of Greek-Byzantine origin
plan: cross-in-square plan, arch-framed squinches specific to Sicily
dome: Christ enthroned, surrounded by angels with elongated torsos, Greek inscription runs counter-clockwise
Donor panel: narthex, Georgios suppliant before Mary who hold scroll promising him absolution
Crowning of Roger II: narthex, Christ crowns Roger II who wears outdated Byzantine imperial garb, Roger II looks very similar to Christ--Christomimesis
terms: Roger II, Christomimesis
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 févr. 1147
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 877 ans
