Impressive mosaic of the baptism of Jesus, at Nea Moni (lit. "New Monastery"), Chios island, Northeast Aegean, Greece.
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5616 x 3744 px | 47.5 x 31.7 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
5 April 2012Location:
Nea Moni monastery, Chios island, Northeast Aegean, Greece, EuropeMore information:
Impressive mosaic of the baptism of Jesus, at Nea Moni (lit. "New Monastery"), Chios island, Northeast Aegean, Greece. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located on the Provateio Oros Mt. in the island's interior, about 15 km from Chios town. It is well known for its mosaics, which, together with those at Daphni and Hosios Loukas, are among the finest examples of "Macedonian Renaissance" art in Greece.[1]