The repulsion of the Russian attack on Constantinople in 941 by the Byzantine fleet (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes)

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Number:027064

Title:The repulsion of the Russian attack on Constantinople in 941 by the Byzantine fleet (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes)

Artist: Anonymous

Museum: Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Method: Watercolour on parchment

Created: 11th-12th century

School: Byzantium

Category: History

Trend in art: Medieval art

Keywords: Byzantine Empire, Skylitzes Matritensis, Madrid Skylitzes, Byzantine fleet, Johannes Skylitzes, Skylitzes, Scylitza, Skylitza, Byzantine navy, Boarding action, Boarding