Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Teodora e il suo seguito

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Authors:	San Vitale Ravenna master mosaicists
Contributors:	Vittore di Ravenna
Title:	Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Teodora e il suo seguito
Start date:	540
End date:	547
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Basilica of San Vitale, presbytery, south wall, mosaic decoration: Empress Theodora and her retinue. East Roman Empress Theodora is depicted with a golden halo, crown and jewels. She is holding a golden chalice, standing next to court ladies and two dignitaries.
Place:	Basilica of San Vitale, Italy
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	pâte de verre (glass) gold (metal) mother of pearl stone (worked 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:	Ravenna Diocese
Appears in Collections:	BYZART