MOSAIC ARTIST, Italian
(active 1140-70 in Palermo)

Sanctuary, view of the crossing and main apse

1140-70
Mosaic
Cappella Palatina, Palermo

The picture shows the crossing, main apse and side arms with side apses in the sanctuary. The mosaics in the cupola and its drum are the oldest in the chapel, completed in 1143. They are of highest quality both artistically and in terms of technique.