ID: TWMRISHS11 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2003

Deisis Jesus

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View of Jesus Christ. In his left arm he holds a gem–studded copy of the gospels. His right hand is raised in a symbol of blessing. A halo surrounds his head.

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Keywords:Constantine · Hagia Sophia · Church of Holy Wisdom · Justinian · Deisis · Deesis · Royal Gallery · Mosaic · Mosaics · Tessera Tesserae Gold · Palaeologian Renaissance · Jesus Christ · Halo · Greek Inscription Inscriptions