Title

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Mosaic of the apse (detail)

Caption

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna
Mosaic of the apse: the prophet Elijah represented in a golden sky, among clouds.
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_134

License type

Rights managed

Available size

111,4Mb (11,2Mb) / 18,5in x 23,3in / 5562 x 7000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Architecture Mosaics Unesco World Heritage Emilia-Romagna Catholic Byzantine Byzantine Apse Latin Cross Passion Cross Sky Cloud Gold Golden Gilt Blessing Gesture Mount Tabor