Robert S. Nelson, one of the foremost art historians and Byzantinists, who is currently resident at the Institute for Advanced Studies, will lead the discussion. This will circle around the numerous art historical, historical, and philological issues that pertain to a mosaic icon of St. Demetrios that traveled from Byzantium to Renaissance Italy.

We ask that you RSVP Eleni Banis, at the Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies if you plan to come, not least because brunch will be boxed so we need a fairly reliable head count in advance: [email protected]

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