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Tower, Theodosian Walls
A tower and section of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, completed c. 413 CE.
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Cross-section of the Theodosian Walls
A diagram showing a cross-section of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, completed c. 413 CE.
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Tombstone from Abritus
1st-2nd century CE tombstone found in the remains of the ancient Roman city of Abritus, modern-day Razgrad, Bulgaria.
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Dying Constantine VII
A 12th century CE illustration of Byzantine emperor Constantine VII on his deathbed (r. 945-959 CE). From the Madrid Skylitzes. (National Library, Madrid)
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Constantine VII & Romanos II
A gold Byzantine nomisma coin depicting Emperor Constantine VII (r. 945-959 CE) and his son and successor Romanos II (r. 959-963 CE).
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Leo VI
A penitent Leo VI, Byzantine emperor 886-912 CE, from a mosaic in the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
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Ionian Capital from Crimea
This Ionian capital is made of limestone and dates from the second quarter of the 5th century BCE. It was found at Kerch, in Crimea, in the acropolis of ancient Panticapaeum. Panticapaeum was referred to as "Taurica" by...
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Byzantine Mosaic of Christ Child
This mosaic of Jesus Christ as a child is rendered in Byzantine style and made by Jacopo Torriti (or "Turriti"). Torriti was an Italian painter and mosaic-maker during the late 13th century CE. He lived and worked...
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Icon of Christ Pantokrator
This icon was painted on wood in Constantinople in the second quarter of the 15th century CE during the waning days of the Byzantine Empire. It was likely made at one of the imperial workshops, and it depicts Jesus Christ...
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Relief with Nymph from Black Sea
This relief is made of marble, and it comes from one of the ancient Greek colonies that were located along the Black Sea. It depicts a nymph and was created c. 200-150 BCE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)
