St.Peter (Eucharist Cycle) 1113

"St. Peter (Eucharist Cycle)" is a Byzantine mosaic dating back to 1113, located in Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukraine. This intricate mosaic depicts the apostle Peter, a central figure in early Christianity. The mosaic's style is characterized by its flatness and the use of gold backgrounds, typical of Byzantine art, emphasizing the spiritual aspect. The mosaic's focus on the hand gesture of receiving, signifying the Eucharist, suggests that it was part of a cycle of mosaics depicting the sacrament.