Illustration of the hymn "epi soi hairei" late 16th century, 47x71. 5cm. George klontzas "inscription:επι cοι χαιρει κεχαριτωμενη παcα η kticic, αγγελων το cυcthma kai anθρωπων το γενοc. (epi si hari, the joyful place of creation with angels, the system of humanity and genesis) υπογραφή: σπουδι κ[αι] κοπος, του γεωργιου κλοτζα. Signed: study and hard labor by georgios klotza" in this image, various subjects are combined and compose a triumphant praise to the virgin mary, who is depicted in the center of the composition, in glory, with christ in her arms and on a throne of seraphim. Around her in concentric circles of increasing width are the wheels, cherubim, angels, zodiacs, the twelve and houses of akathistos, scenes from genesis and above and in the middle church with the crucified. In the lower part, in a lagoon reminiscent of venice, the upper jerusalem is depicted, as well as saints, who are lined up in dense hierarchical groups. Thus the whole universe and the human race praises the virgin mary for her role in the incarnation. Object Type: painting, icon. Genre: religious art. Date: between 1560 and 1608. Dimensions: height: 28.2 in (71.6 cm) ; width: 185 in (469.9 cm). Medium: tempera and gold leaf. Depicted People: Virgin Mary, Christ Child, Adam, Eve, John the Baptist, Joseph. Collection: Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice. About you rejoices by G.Klontzas (16th c.)
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