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Title: | Ravenna, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Sarcofago dei dodici apostoli, fronte | Start date: | 400 | End date: | 499 | Historical Period: | Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period | Description: | Sarcophagus of the twelve apostles, on the front is depicted the scene of the Traditio Legis with Christ giving the scroll to Saint Paul, on the right Saint Peter approaches Christ with the keys and the cross. There are also four other apostles, while on each side of the sarcophagus three other apostles are represented. The lid shows three eight-pointed crosses. |
Place: | Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Italy | Languages: | No linguistic content; Not applicable | 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: | Polo Museale Emilia Romagna |
Appears in Collections: | BYZART |
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