#byzantine sicily

Byzantine Madonna with Child (Mosaic) in Palermo’s Cathedral

17th century byzantine influenced Sicilian icon of Virgin Mary and child, by Antonio Filocamo; Mother of God, Gorgoepikoos "She who is Quick to Hear" in greek

13th century kamelauchion, byzantine style crown, of Constance of Aragon, wife of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

Byzantine mosaic icon, Virgin as advocate or Haghiosoritissa

12th century, Palermo Cathedral 

AD 1149, Sicilian tombstone from Palermo Zisa palace; the inscription is written in 4 languages, Hebrew, Latin, Arabic and Greek, demonstrating in the best way the multicultural legacy of Sicily, which is located in the crossroads of many cultures. The byzantine style cross in the middle, with the standard abbreviated greek inscription IC XC NI KA, Jesus Christ, conquers.