Title
Arian Baptistery in Ravenna: dome
Caption
Arian Baptistery in Ravenna (Italy)
Dome covered with mosaics: in the centre, the Baptism of Christ, around it, the twelve apostles and the empty throne surmounted by the Cross decorated with jewels (Etimasia)
6th century.
Info+
The Arian Baptistery, built by Theodoric near his cathedral, was rebuilt after the overthrow of the Arian heresy in 561, and was then transformed into an oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Date
6th century
Credit line
Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12
Reference
DGL10A03_167
License type
Rights managed
Available size
145,5Mb (14,3Mb) / 21,2in x 26,7in / 6356 x 8000 (300dpi)