Byzantine Cross: St. John the Baptist
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Image: Byzantine Cross: St. John the Baptist

Detail of silver Byzantine cross from the late 11th or early 12th century. On the front are relief busts of Christ, the Virgin Mary, St. John and two archangels. The reverse side has engravings of scenes from the life of Mary.

National Museum of the Middle Ages, Paris, France

by Holly Hayes
on July 21, 2008

subjects: — Post: A Day in Paris — Place: National Museum of the Middle Ages

ID
868
Title
Byzantine Cross: St. John the Baptist
credit
Holly Hayes
Location
248704
Resolution
3888 x 2592 px (10 MP)
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
focal length
54mm
Date Taken
July 21, 2008
Date Added
November 11, 2009
Last Updated
February 17, 2026