Stock Photo: Apse Mosaic: Cross

Apse

Image Details

Photo ID
2865
Title
Apse Mosaic: Cross
Caption
The 6th-century apse mosaic contains an interestingly symbolic depiction of the Transfiguration of Christ (Mt 17:1-9). Christ is represented by a golden cross on a starry blue background (99 stars to be exact), while the three apostles who were present at the Transfiguration - Peter, James and John - are represented by lambs. The large cross is decorated with mosaic gems and a bust of Christ in the center. It has a Latin inscription at its base reading SALVS MVNDI, "Salvation of the World" and a Greek inscription at the top: IXΘYC. This means "fish" in Greek and is also an acronym of the names of Christ: Jesus Christ Son of God Savior." The Greek letters Alpha and Omega are at the ends of the cross-arms.
Credit
Holly Hayes
Status
  All Rights Reserved
Date Created
May 10, 2008
Date Added
May 3, 2010
Last Updated
March 6, 2024
Coordinates
44.3802970° N, 12.2330300° E
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Focal Length
200 mm
ISO
1600
File Size
10.92 MB
Full Resolution
4000 x 2671 pixels

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