Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Volta a crociera
Contributor
Vittore
Maximinian
Creator
San Vitale Ravenna master mosaicists
Description
Basilica of San Vitale, presbytery, groin vault, wall mosaic decoration: the Agnus Dei is represented in a clypeus on the vault. On the four groin vault panels, four angels are supporting the central clypeus, which is surrounded by the decorative pattern of acanthus branches. On the four arris, garland motifs are depicted, with peacocks, standing on globes endways.
Current Ownership
Ravenna Diocese
Subject
Type
Chronology Specific
540-547
Chronology Period
6th c. AD
Current Location
Technique
Content Provider
Museum of Ravenna
Original Collection
Biblioteca Classense, Mario Mazzotti Archive