Jesus Christ and St John The Baptist Byzantine Mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

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Byzantine Deësis ( Entreaty) mosaic , 1261, in which John The Baptist, both shown in three-quarters profile, are imploring the intercession of Christ Pantocrator for humanity on Judgment Day. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

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Size: 5320px × 3540px
Location: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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