Gustav Klimt is world-renowned for his glittering gold canvases. But what inspired the Austrian artist's fascination with the ...
The Monreale Cathedral in Sicily has unveiled its stunningly restored mosaics, bringing new life to the 12th-century ...
The Monreale Cathedral, erected in 1174–89 near Palermo on the orders of King William II, is a UNESCO World Heritage site ...
Chief among them is the 'Christ Pantocrator' in the apse, a significant Orthodox Christian icon. Restoration efforts, funded by the European Union to the tune of 1.1 million euros, address water ...
Their highlight is the giant depiction of Christ Pantocrator (literally “ruler of all”) in the apse, or half-dome, at the back of the cathedral. It is a typical Orthodox Christian icon ...
REUTERS Their highlight is the giant depiction of “Christ Pantocrator” (literally “ruler of all”) in the apse, or half-dome, at the back of the cathedral. It is a typical Orthodox ...
The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island's last Norman king, are set to regain their golden lustre ...