Art and Faith, Too

Sunday, 4 September 2011

Sergei Bychkov. Izhe Kheruvimy… (We, the Cherubim…) 2000s

Izhe Kheruvimy… (We, the Cherubim…)

Sergei Bychkov

2000s

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Of course, every Orthodox Christian knows that the title of this piece is lifted straight from the Cherubic Hymn, which is sung in the Liturgy at the Great Entrance. It’s meant to conjure up images of stately processions, priests in colourful swirling vestments, and clouds of incense…

BMD

Friday, 26 August 2011

Unknown Artist. The Most Holy Mother of God. The Archangels Ss Gabriel and Michael. The Walls of the Choir. Duomo di Cefalù. Cefalù (Sicily) ITALY. mid-12th century

The Most Holy Mother of God

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The Most Holy Mother of God

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Archangel St Gabriel

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Archangel St Michael

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North Wall of the Choir

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South Wall of the Choir

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mid-12th century

Duomo di Cefalù 

Cefalù (Province of Palermo. Sicilian Autonomous Region) ITALY

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Pietro Cavallini. The Annunciation. Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Roma ITALY. 1291

The Annunciation

Pietro Cavallini

1291

Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. Roma (Province of Roma. Lazio Region) ITALY

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