Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Lunetta con i sacrifici di Abele e Melchisedec, particolare

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Authors:	San Vitale Ravenna master mosaicists
Contributors:	Vittore di Ravenna
Title:	Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Lunetta con i sacrifici di Abele e Melchisedec, particolare
Start date:	540
End date:	547
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Basilica of San Vitale, presbytery, south wall, lunette, mosaic decoration: Dextera Dei. Detail of the representation of Abel and Melchizedek Sacrificing, episode of Genesis. On the top scene, in the middle of a cloudy sky, the divine hand is depicted.
Place:	Basilica of San Vitale, Italy
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	pâte de verre (glass) gold (metal)
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