Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Sarcofago di Isacio

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Title:	Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Sarcofago di Isacio
Start date:	400
End date:	499
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Sarcophagus of Exarch Isaac. The sarcophagus dates back to the fifth century. In the front is depicted the Adoration of the Kings, in the sides the Resurrection of Lazarus and Daniel in the Lion's den. In the seventh century the lid was added with an inscription reminiscent of the Exarch Isaac who died around 643.
Place:	Basilica of San Vitale, Italy
Languages:	Latin
Medium:	marble (rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	Biblioteca Classense Corrado Ricci Archive
Physical type:	sarcophagi (coffins)
Material and technique:	relief (sculpture techniques)
Data provider:	Museum of Ravenna
License:	All rights reserved
Rights holder:	Ravenna Diocese
Appears in Collections:	BYZART