Virgin Entrusted to Joseph 1320
byzantinemosaics
Chora Church, Istanbul, Turkey
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steam punk
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holy-places
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cultural heritage
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historic architecture
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traditional architecture
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warm toned
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arch
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warm palette
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warm-toned
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brown colour palette
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watercolor
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historical font
"Virgin Entrusted to Joseph" is a 14th-century Byzantine mosaic found in the Chora Church in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosaic depicts the moment when Joseph of Nazareth, the foster father of Jesus, receives the Virgin Mary, his wife, into his care after her Immaculate Conception. This iconic scene is often depicted in Christian art and highlights a pivotal moment in the story of Jesus' birth. The mosaic's intricate details and the use of gold leaf are characteristic of the Byzantine artistic style.
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