A carved double-headed eagle in Mystras carries a compelling coronation legend. What do the historical sources really tell us about Constantine XI and this remarkable marble slab?
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Renoir’s Peonies
Renoir’s Peonies at the Clark Art Institute shows loose red and pink blossoms against a dark background with blue-shadowed white tablecloth.
November 2026 Newsletter
Explore November’s art discoveries, from Renoir’s peonies and Byzantine symbolism to ancient Greek kouroi, Titian, Winslow Homer, and Yayoi Kusama.
The Icon of Saint Demetrios at The Met
A tenth-century Byzantine ivory icon of Saint Demetrios reveals the artistry, devotion, and military symbolism that made Thessaloniki’s patron saint one of Byzantium’s most revered protectors.