This image displays the interior of a grand, ornate hall, identified as the House of the Metropolitans (Refectory/Trapeza Church) within the complex of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine

This image displays the interior of a grand, ornate hall, identified as the House of the Metropolitans (Refectory/Trapeza Church) within the complex of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine. The scene is devoid of human presence. The hall features a high, vaulted ceiling elaborately decorated with frescoes primarily in dark blue, green, yellow, and gold tones, exhibiting intricate patterns, foliate designs, and figurative artwork, including a prominent light-colored bird-like entity with outstretched wings. Multiple ornate, multi-tiered brass or gold-toned chandeliers hang suspended from the ceiling. A colonnade of tall, dark, cylindrical columns with gilded decorative bands and ornate gold capitals extends through the hall, supporting the roof structure. The walls are predominantly dark with extensive gold stenciled patterns and contain recessed sections displaying faded figurative murals or icons. Several large, arched windows with dark frames and multiple panes are visible along the right side, admitting substantial natural light. Below each window, a brown, horizontally slatted radiator is installed. The floor is tiled with a polished surface in a distinct chevron pattern, utilizing varying shades of dark grey and possibly black, reflecting the light from the windows. No actions or interactions are depicted within the static environment.