Holy Bishopric of Morphou: St George, Church of the Archangel Michael in Pedoulas

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Authors:	Minas
Title:	Holy Bishopric of Morphou: St George, Church of the Archangel Michael in Pedoulas
Start date:	1474
End date:	1474
Historical Period:	Late Byzantine Period
Description:	George is pictured mounted, advancing to the right. The proud, plastically rendered grey-coloured horse takes up the entire width of the representation. The saint is identified as' Diasorites', a distinctive epithet for St George passing through water on horseback. The saint in the wall-painting is shown in full military gear.
Place:	Archángelos Michaíl, 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