Dormition Of Virgin
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Title
Dormition Of Virgin
Subject
Description
The representation of the Dormition of Virgin Mary is located above the western door of the bay, which leads from the naos to the narthex. The murals in the western bay of the naos are dated to 1105 A.D.
The iconographic style of the scene in Asinu can be characterised as one of the finest which appeared during the middle Byzantine period. Inspiration for the representation of the scene was drawn from Apocryphal books and made its first appearance after the ninth century.
Regarding the scene, the central figure is apparently Mary, who lies in the coffin. Above her Christ stands and holds His mother’s soul personified as an infant. Additionally, three Apostles appear above the Theotokos. Peter is depicted standing at the head of the casket with a censer in his left hand and wiping a tear with his right hand. Paul mourns at her feet and John kneels on the right side of the Theotokos and grabs the end of his garment. The remaining Apostles flank either side while their gestures and postures reveal their grief. The mourning women are separated from the men and they appear in the buildings’ galleries in the background.
Christ’s face does not express any emotion, in contrast with the facial expressions, gestures and postures of the Apostles and mourning women.
The iconographic style of the scene in Asinu can be characterised as one of the finest which appeared during the middle Byzantine period. Inspiration for the representation of the scene was drawn from Apocryphal books and made its first appearance after the ninth century.
Regarding the scene, the central figure is apparently Mary, who lies in the coffin. Above her Christ stands and holds His mother’s soul personified as an infant. Additionally, three Apostles appear above the Theotokos. Peter is depicted standing at the head of the casket with a censer in his left hand and wiping a tear with his right hand. Paul mourns at her feet and John kneels on the right side of the Theotokos and grabs the end of his garment. The remaining Apostles flank either side while their gestures and postures reveal their grief. The mourning women are separated from the men and they appear in the buildings’ galleries in the background.
Christ’s face does not express any emotion, in contrast with the facial expressions, gestures and postures of the Apostles and mourning women.
Creator
Source
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Publisher
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Date
Contributor
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Rights
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
Relation
https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/45036
Format
JPG, MP3
Language
en
Type
Identifier
Figure-056
Coverage
35.046355, 32.973431
Files
Collection
Citation
Ioannides, Marinos, “Dormition Of Virgin,” Αψίδα, accessed April 25, 2024, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/45266.