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by Stephen Stookey
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "John the Baptist" by Stephen Stookey. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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Part of the Deesis Mosaic inside Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, John the Baptist is depicted paying homage to Jesus Christ at the Last Judgement. John's... more
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Part of the Deesis Mosaic inside Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, John the Baptist is depicted paying homage to Jesus Christ at the Last Judgement. John's face bears the weight of humanity in the final moments of judgement.
Once the largest church in Christendom, the Hagia Sophia was transitioned to a mosque, and much later to a museum, following the Seljuk Turks conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The immense church, at the time of conquest the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople and the primary church in Eastern Christianity, was once filled with similar mosaics. Following the 1453 conversion, the Byzantine images were whitewashed over or removed. A few remnants were recovered and are now on display for visitors. The current structure dates back to Emperor Justinian, inaugurated in 537 CE. Installation of mosaics began under Justinian II (565-578). The Deesis Mosaic featured here dates to the 12th century.
The present Hagia Sophia replaced two previous churches...
Stephen Stookey, Ph.D., is a university dean/church history professor/ordained minister by day and photographer by night. Well, not just nighttime; you get the picture. His love for photography began with a Kodak Instamatic 104 and a handful of GE flash cubes. Now with Canon equipment in hand, Stephen captures visual stories from locations of natural beauty, historical importance, and spiritual significance. His images appear in publications and Hollywood productions and hang on the walls of businesses, homes, and high-end hotels. Stephen operates Stephen Stookey Photography, an online print on demand business. Thank you for taking time to view my portfolio. If you see something you like, it can be purchased in multiple print and...
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