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Title: Ravenna, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Mosaico absidale
Start date: 500
End date: 599
Historical Period: Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description: 

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, wall mosaic decoration of the apse. It is divided into two parts: in the upper one there is a large clipeus framing a starry sky with a jewelled cross and the face of Christ, above it appears the Hand of God and on the sides are depicted Moses and Elijah.
The three lambs depicted under the two prophets symbolize the saints Peter, James and John, alluding to the Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor.
In the lower one there is a green valley with rocks, plants, birds and the figure of St. Apollinaris in the center. He's depicted in the act of praying for the faithful symbolized by twelve lambs.

Place: Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Italy  
Languages: No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium: pâte de verre (glass)
gold (metal)
stone (worked rock)
Project: BYZART Project  
Fond: Biblioteca Classense Mario Mazzotti Archive  
Physical type: wall coverings
Material and technique: mosaic (process)
Data provider: Museum of Ravenna  
License: All rights reserved
Rights holder: Polo Museale Emilia Romagna  
Appears in Collections:BYZART

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