Title
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna : lunette of the martyrdom of St Lawrence (detail)
Caption
Mosaic of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy
Bezel of the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Detail of the cabinet containing the four Gospels (by Mark, Luke, Matthew, John)
5th century
Info+
The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was built around 430 (early Christian times).
The construction of the Roman catholic funeral monument and Byzantine style was decided by Empress Galla Placidia.
Date
5th century
Credit line
Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12
Reference
DGL10A03_054
License type
Rights managed
Available size
149,8Mb (9,4Mb) / 21,5in x 27,1in / 6450 x 8118 (300dpi)