Ravenna, Battistero degli Ariani, Cupola

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Authors:	San Vitale Ravenna master mosaicists
Contributors:	Theodore Lymniotis, Anna Radini
Title:	Ravenna, Battistero degli Ariani, Cupola
Start date:	493
End date:	526
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Arian Baptistery, wall mosaic decoration, cupola. The central area shows the Baptism of Christ in the river Jordan. On the external circular band the procession of the Apostles is depicted, led in separate directions, meeting at the empty throne (Etimasia).
Place:	Battistero degli Ariani, Italy
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	pâte de verre (glass) gold (metal) marble (rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	Museum of Ravenna Cidm 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