The treasures of the Monastery of Chora 3

The treasures of the Monastery of Chora 3

Turkey
Istambul(Constantinoplke)
Kariye Cami(Monastery of Chora)(for more information please refer to the previous photos in the series)
The 7 stepped Virgin

in the photo Virgin Mary as a little girl attempting her first awkard steps and being watched anxiously by her mother Anne and father Joachim. The mosaic is located in the Pareklesion of the Monastery and considered as the climax of Paleologian Rainessance, one of the best in the world.