Title

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, apse et arche

Caption

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna
In the apse, mosaic representing the Transfiguration, Apollinaris raising arms, Moses and the Prophet Elijah next to him.
Above the dome; representation of the Holy City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, from where the apostles (symbolized as sheeps) are leaving.
On top: representation of the Christ in a medalion, surrounded by symbols of the Four Evangelists.
6th century.

Info+

Built in the 6th century, the basilica was consecrated in 549 by Bishop Maximianus of Ravenna and dedicated to Apollinaris, first Bishop of Ravenna.

Date

6th century

Credit line

Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12

Reference

DGL10A03_155

License type

Rights managed

Available size

115,6Mb (11,5Mb) / 19,2in x 23,3in / 5774 x 7000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Architecture Mosaics Unesco World Heritage Emilia-Romagna Catholic Byzantine Byzantine Apse Latin Cross Passion Cross Bucolic landscape Grass Herb Tree Mount Tabor Halo Aureole Aureola