Byzantine mosaic reproductions

Byzantine mosaic reproductions recreate the themes and symbols at the heart of Byzantine culture. We follow the traditions and rules of this art form faithfully, rendering every detail by hand with the original techniques, so a modern mosaic carries the same weight as an ancient one.

What makes a mosaic Byzantine

  • Gold and glass: Byzantine mosaics are built from glass smalti and gold tesserae, set at slightly different angles so the surface shimmers
  • Walls, apses and domes: unlike Roman floor mosaics, Byzantine mosaics covered church interiors
  • Sacred iconography: Christ, the Virgin, saints and symbols, composed according to strict rules
  • Pattern and color: rich colors and geometric decoration

A tradition of a thousand years

In the Byzantine Empire, mosaic art flourished for roughly a thousand years. Golden mosaics generally covered Byzantine church interiors. Many were lost to conquest and war, but the surviving examples now belong to important collections and sacred sites. Tradition and innovation went together, as in the post-iconoclastic period, when decoration became an example of geometric beauty.

How we make them

Our reproductions are made with the original techniques. Each tessera is cut by hand, the glass and gold are chosen for how they catch the light, and the mosaic is assembled piece by piece.

Byzantine mosaics for places of worship

We are masters of Byzantine art. Our mosaics can be seen in some of the most important places of worship in the world, from the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. We reproduce Byzantine mosaics for churches, chapels and private devotion. See our religious mosaic art for sale and our religious mosaic artists.

Byzantine or Roman?

Roman mosaics are mostly marble and stone, often on floors. Byzantine mosaics are glass and gold, mostly on walls and domes. For the former, see Roman mosaic reproduction.

Questions about Byzantine mosaic reproductions

Can you reproduce a specific Byzantine mosaic or icon? Yes. Send us a reference image with the size and location.

Can you create a new design in the Byzantine style? Yes. See custom mosaic creations.

 

Request a quote

We usually reply within a few hours. Send us an image of the original or your idea, the dimensions, and where the mosaic will go. Request an estimate

 

Interested in Byzantine mosaic reproductions? Contact us now!

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