Scales Of Justice
Dublin Core
Title
Scales Of Justice
Subject
Description
On the northern half of the internal part of the west arch, the Scales of Justice are depicted. The whole scenery and the accompanying inscription Justice refers to and continues the eschatological concept that characterises the wall paintings of the narthex. A red semicircle, from which the scales hang by a chain, represents Heaven. An angel holds a scroll with the names of the souls to be judged while devils hold scrolls with the records of sins to be put on the balance. Also, black figures recognised as demons are trying to cheat the balance in order that the scale leans on their side.
The weighing of the soul is narrated in the book of Apocalypse 20:12, from which the Byzantine iconography draws upon the typical representation of the scene.
The weighing of the soul is narrated in the book of Apocalypse 20:12, from which the Byzantine iconography draws upon the typical representation of the scene.
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-123
Coverage
35.046355, 32.973431
Files
Collection
Citation
Ioannides, Marinos, “Scales Of Justice,” Αψίδα, accessed November 4, 2025, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/45319.