Magi Before Herod the Great 1320

"Magi Before Herod the Great" is a 1320 Byzantine mosaic found in the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosaic depicts the biblical story of the Magi visiting King Herod, who is shown seated on a throne with a soldier standing beside him. The scene is rendered in the characteristic style of Byzantine art, with a focus on symbolism and the use of gold and rich colors. It is a striking example of the artistic sophistication of the Byzantine Empire.