Apostles Bartholomew and Philip (Eucharist Cycle) 1113

This Byzantine mosaic, "Apostles Bartholomew and Philip (Eucharist Cycle)," depicts two figures, likely apostles Bartholomew and Philip, who are featured within a larger series depicting the Eucharist. Dated to 1113, the mosaic exemplifies Byzantine art's iconic, stylized forms and rich use of gold. The figures stand rigidly, their faces rendered in a flattened, idealized manner, characteristic of the era's religious art. The mosaic can be found within the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, a testament to the Eastern Church's influence on the region.