5 июн 896 г. - Esonarthex, Hagia Sophia

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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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