Ravenna, Basilica of S. Apollinare Nuovo, portrait of a sovereign
Format
TIFF
Start date
400
End date
599
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
Fragment of mosaic wall decoration. Fragment of mosaic wall decoration. According to F. W. Deichmann, in its origin, this was the portrait of King Theodeoricus, later transformed in a representation of Emperor Justinian. For I. Baldini it was the portrait of Justinian and was part of a greater historical representation of the Emperor defeating a barbarian.
Language
No linguistic content; Not applicable
Material and technique
Fond
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