Detail of the southwestern entrance mosaic, Hagia Sophia (Turkish: Ayasofya), Istanbul, Turkey. The Virgin sits on a backless throne, her feet resting on a pedestal, embellished with precious stones. The Christ Child sits on her lap, giving his blessing and holding a scroll in his left hand. On her left side stands emperor Constantine in ceremonial attire, presenting a model of the city to Mary. On her right side stands emperor Justinian I, offering a model of the Hagia Sophia

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Size: 7307px × 4877px
Location: Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia
Photo credit: © J Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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