Title

Emperor Leon VI praying homage to Christ.

Caption

Turkey. Istambul. Hagia Sofia. Byzantine mosaic. Emperor Leon VI praying homage to Christ as Pantocrator, with medallions of Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel. Narthex mosaic. 10th century.

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Reference

UMG21A14_082

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55,8Mb (5,7Mb) / 18,0in x 12,0in / 5411 x 3607 (300dpi)

Keywords

10th century Bible Byzantine Empire Christianity Church Constantinople Greek Hagia Sofia Istambul Jesus Jesus Christ Leon VI Middle Ages Mosaics Mosque Turkey Virgin Virgin Mary archangel art cathedral christian city door emperor figure gospel historic history holy icon inside interior kneeling medallions medieval mosaic museum portrait religion religious reverence throne turkish