Clemens I 1030
mosaic
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portrait
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mosaic
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byzantine-art
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figuration
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mixed media
"Clemens I" is a Byzantine mosaic from 1030, currently located in Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine. The mosaic depicts Pope Clement I, a prominent figure in early Christianity. The use of small, colorful tesserae (tiles) in the mosaic is characteristic of the Byzantine art style, known for its religious imagery and intricate detail. The halo surrounding Clement I’s head signifies his saintly status.
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