Byzantine Bible illustration detail showing heavenly figures in Constantinople manuscript
Byzantine Bible illustration Title: Leo’s Dedication to the Virgin Artist Name: Unknown Byzantine Master Genre: Illuminated Manuscript Date: Second quarter of 10th century AD Materials: Gold leaf, tempera on parchment Location: Vatican Library, Rome   The Dance of Light and Power The manuscript comes alive under the play of light – not just any light, but the filtered sunlight of history itself. The gold leaf catches every ray, throwing back centuries of prayers and power in each gleam. Watching it […]...