MOSAIC ARTIST, Italian
(active 1180s in Monreale)

Sanctuary, north wall (detail)

1180s
Mosaic
Cathedral, Monreale

Within the ambitious pictorial program in the Monreale Cathedral, particular prominence is accorded to the two mosaics on the northeast and southeast crossing pillars. In the first one, placed above the royal throne, Christ is pictured crowning William II; the second one portrays William II as donor, presenting Mary with model of her cathedral.

The picture shows Christ crowning King William II.




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