The Martorana church (decorated around 1143) looked originally even more Byzantine although important parts were later demolished. The dome mosaic is similar to that of the Cappella Palatina, with Christ enthroned in the middle and four bowed, elongated angels. The Greek inscriptions, decorative patterns, and evangelists in the squinches are obviously executed by the same Greek masters who worked on the Cappella Palatina. The mosaic depicting Roger II of Sicily, dressed in Byzantine imperial robes and receiving the crown by Christ, was originally in the demolished narthex together with another panel, the Theotokos with Georgios of Antiochia, the founder of the church. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was the Martorana church decorated? ANS1 around 1143 QSN2 Who is featured in the mosaic at the Martorana church? ANS2 Christ QSN3 The Martorana church was likely decorated by the same greek masters who decorated which church? ANS3 the Cappella Palatina QSN4 Who was the founder of the Martorana church? ANS4 Georgios of Antiochia QSN5 Who is receiving a crown from christ in the mosaic originally in the narthex? ANS5 Roger II