Mosaic of Jesus with the Kings of Israel
2001 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Mosaic of Jesus with the Kings of Israel

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The South Pumpkin Dome (c. 1316–1321) in the inner narthex of Chora Church, Constantinople, features mosaics of Christ and the Virgin with their saintly ancestors. The fluted dome, resembling a pumpkin, symbolizes the culmination of human history, emphasizing Christ and the Virgin’s central role in salvation. This mosaic, showing Jesus with the kings of Israel, highlights the divine lineage and theological significance of Chora Church’s art.