Jesus Christ Mosaic Fresco Editorial Image

This is a mosaic fresco from Turkey Istanbul, The Kariye Museum formerly the church of St. Saviour in Chora, is decorated with a superbly preserved series of frescoes and mosaics. This mosaic is made using the rare three quarters method, also used on Gipsy Girl and Mona Lisa. It is sited on the exonarthex (outer narthex) of the church, on top of the inner door. Here, Jesus holds the Bible.