Price: $10400
contemporary work of art, Representing historical Byzantine piece from the churches of Madaba in Jordan. Although cities like Madaba are known for Byzantine and early Islamic mosaic art. These mosaics are made by hand using small pieces of natural stones and marble (tesserae) mounted on a supportive mesh. Scenes depicting the birth of Christ follow a rich artistic tradition spanning centuries, where elements are repeated, such as:
Central figures: The Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in the manger.
Animals: The ox and the donkey, which have symbolic importance in early Christian traditions.
Side figures: Shepherds and angels, and sometimes the Magi (Three Wise Men).
This work is an example of a traditional artistic representation inspired by the classical Byzantine style, but it is of modern manufacture.
Size: 39'x50.7'
