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| Hagia Sophia’s South Gallery — Mosaic of the Deesis. The large mosaic composition, occupying the entire south side of the so-called “Catechumena” is representative of the new trends and conceptions prevailing in the 13th century at Constantinople and was probably comissioned after the restoration to express the gratitude of the City for the victory of Michael VII Paleologos (1261-1282) over the Latins. |