Nave of church from narthex
- Title
- Nave of church from narthex
- Description
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This image captures the interior nave of the church as viewed from the narthex: Six-century nave arcades, walls, carvings on ceiling beams and portal (Forsyth and Weitzmann: Plate XLIII). The ornate wooden doors frame the entrance, leading the viewer into a richly decorated space. The nave features a stunning marble floor with intricate geometric patterns, flanked by rows of wooden seating. The ceiling displays a coffered design, adding depth and elegance to the interior.
At the far end, the iconostasis—adorned with icons, crosses, and chandeliers—dominates the scene, emphasizing the sacred focal point of the church. The combination of Byzantine craftsmanship and liturgical design elements reflects the spiritual and artistic significance of this historic space, likely located within the Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai.
- Publisher
- Bentley Image Bank, Bentley Historical Library
- Source
- George and Ilene Forsyth papers; Forsyth, George H.
- Subject
- Saint Catherine Monastery : Mount Sinai
- Type
- Image
- Format
- Jpeg
- Item sets
- George Forsyth Journals Item Set
- Site pages
- St. Catherine Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt
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