Title
Orthodox Baptistery in Ravenna: dome
Caption
Mosaic of the dome of the Orthodox Baptistery in Ravenna, Italy
In the centre, the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist surrounds the 12 apostles, then a row that alternates successively the representation of the gospels and empty trones with a Cross (Etimasia)
Below, between each window, bas-reliefs representing figures of prophets from the Old and the New Testament
5th century.
Info+
The Neon Baptistery, built by Bishop Orso at the beginning of the 5th century, was decorated with mosaics by his successor Neon, around 450.
Date
5th century
Credit line
Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12
Reference
DGL10A03_065
License type
Rights managed
Available size
111,4Mb (8,4Mb) / 23,3in x 18,5in / 7000 x 5561 (300dpi)