The Deesis mosaic in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JULY 9, 2014: The Deesis mosaic in the interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. In this panel the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist are imploring the intercession of Christ Pantocrator for humanity on Judgment Day.

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Size: 3668px × 2500px
Photo credit: © Zoonar/Serg Zastavkin (Sergey Pristyazhnyuk) / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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