Theotokos of Vladimir 77.5cm x 53.3cm

This is undeniably the most important piece of art representing the Komnenian period. Powerful expression of feelings between Mother and Child set it apart from previously created Byzantine paintings. The Icon was created 1100-1125 and moved from Constantinople to Kiev as a gift to the Grand Duke Yury Dolgoruky, who later brought it to Vladimir, where it remained until 1395 when it was sent to Moscow. This icon has been famed and revered for its miraculous powers, and attributed at least once to the protecting it's owners from invasion.

The Weeping Christ, 1164

Mural 1164, Church Of Panteleimon, Nerezi, Macedonia

This Fresco is located in Church of St. Panteleimon (Nerezi), Republic of Macedonia. It is another example of display of human emotion in Byzantine Art.

12th century, tempera on wood 20.5 in x 17 in

Located in the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg, this painting is also known as Angel With the Golden Hair. During the 10th and 11 th century Christianity had spread to Russia from Constantinople bringing its Byzantine style. Icons were designed in a way to allow the viewer to have an idealized image of the Divine. Icons were a form of prayer, not to stir emotions, but rather to instill prayer and meditation. This icon of Archangel Gabriel is simply composed; the jewels on the angel's hair indicates that he is the archangel. The angel's large, stylized eyes took away, contemplative. He gives an image of purity and sympathy.

Scenes from the Great Feasts, Front (hexaptych)

Apostles, Saints, and Angels, back (hexaptych)

Located in the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine, Sinai, Egypt. Each Panel 31 x 13.5cm, and tempera and gold painted on both sides of wood.