About the creation

Cosmogenesis of Georgios Choumnos(ms. 1187): Creation

Artist name: Unknown artist

Anthropomorphic God with a halo hovers in the sky above ranges of mountains that reveal a dark abyss amongst them. He reaches his hand forward, signifying his speech, which is responsible for all creation.

Source: Genesis 1

Technique: Color illustration

Location: Library of St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai

Date: 1500