Deesis: Saint John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary intercede before Christ

Intercession of the Virgin and John the Baptist before Christ.
Carved ivory, 12th c., made in Constantinople, comes from the cathedral of Vich (Catalonia).

See also:

• Wikipedia: Deësis
• Zusammenhängende Ikonen (Deesis-Reihen)
• The Virgin from the Deesis Row