Ravenna, courtyard of the basilica of S. Vitale, sarcophagus with couple of lambs
Format
TIFF
Start date
425
End date
474
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
The lambs are siding a laurel crown with the central Christological monogram. A palm tree stands behind each lamb. In the short side a clypeus with a cross, at the far ends of the cross the “alpha” and the “omega” letters.
Chronological details: Mid-5th c. AD
Language
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Physical type
Medium
Material and technique
Fond
Project
Data provider
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