The majority of surviving wall and ceiling mosaics depict religious subjects and are to be found in many Byzantine churches. One of their characteristics is the use of gold tiles to create a shimmering background to the figures of Christ, the Virgin Mary and saints.
The majority of surviving wall and ceiling mosaics depict religious subjects and are to be found in many Byzantine churches. One characteristics is the use of gold tiles to create a shimmering background to the figures of Christ, the Virgin Mary and saints.
