Judas Thaddaeus (Eucharist Cycle) 1113

The mosaic "Judas Thaddaeus (Eucharist Cycle)" was created in 1113 by Byzantine artists in the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine. This artwork depicts one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The mosaic depicts Judas Thaddaeus with a halo and a prominent, stylized, Byzantine facial expression with a serene look and large eyes. The Apostle appears to be dressed in a green robe, a yellow cloak, and a red belt. The image, made entirely of tiny colored tiles called tesserae, exhibits a distinct flatness and formality typical of Byzantine iconography.