Title

San Vitale Basilica in Ravenna: right part of the apse

Caption

Basilica San Vitale in Ravenna (Italy)
Mosaic of the right part of the apse: the cortege of the imperialist Theodora
Detail: Theodora bringing her offering to the Church, accompanied by a deacon, Antonina and Giovanna
6th century.

Info+

Its construction was begun by Bishop Ecclesius in 527, and completed in 548 by the twenty-seventh Bishop of Ravenna, Maximianus.

Date

6th century

Credit line

Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12

Reference

DGL10A03_314

License type

Rights managed

Available size

149,8Mb (11,9Mb) / 27,1in x 21,5in / 8117 x 6449 (300dpi)

Keywords

Architecture Mosaics Unesco World Heritage Site Emilia-Romagna Building Religion Chapel Vault Christian Christianism Early Christian Byzantine Catholic 5th century Jesus Christ Polychrome marble Stucco Indoors Interior Stele Column Pillar Pillar Apse Capital Dome Roman Exarch Empress Precious stones Crown Precious stone Jewels Looking