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Authors: Goul, Philippos  
Title: Holy Bishopric of Morphou: Mural painting of the founders, the prophets above, Church of the Holy Cross of Ayiasmati (7-7,116,117, 118,119)
Start date: 1494
End date: 1494
Historical Period: Late Byzantine Period
Description: 

The blind relieving arch over the south enntrance and the wall surface around it are occupied by the composition known as ' The prophets above' in which enthroned Virgin and Child are flanked by two archangels en buste. The Virgin is attended by prophets, who carry open rolls inscribed with passages from prophecies concerning her role in the Incarnation. Above the blind arch is the tiny figure of Christ Emmanuel.

Place: Stavrós tou Agiasmáti, Cyprus  
Languages: No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium: paint (coating)
Project: BYZART Project  
Fond: OUC Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation  
Physical type: mural paintings (visual works)
Material and technique: painting (image-making)
Data provider: Open University of Cyprus  
License: All rights reserved
Rights holder: Holy Bishopric of Morphou  
Appears in Collections:BYZART

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