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  A DOGE – DETAILS OF MOSIAC PORTRAYING THE DISCOVERY OF THE RELICS OF ST. MARK– DATABLE POST 1270 –CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARK, VENICE     The majestic figure of the Doge exudes byzantine gravitas and pomp, with a closed crown in the Phrygian style and wide mantle lined with …

  ESAU’S RETURN FROM THE HUNT – MOSIAC DATABLE TO 1174-1182 – CATHEDRAL, MONREALE The Byzantine tradition is still vivacious in this beautiful example of a tunic with embroidered and jeweled sleeves, even if knee-length to facilitate the hunter’s actions:  tight pants; crural bands on the udones or tibials covering …