Stock Photo: Apse Mosaic: St. Apollinaris
At the bottom of the 6th-century apse mosaic is the namesake of the basilica labeled with the inscription SANCTVS APOLENARIS. He is shown in prayer, interceding on behalf of his flock who are represented below by lambs. This is the first known example of choosing a subject other than Christ in Majesty for the apse decoration. Around the saint is a soft green backdrop populated with rocks, birds, and plants. Among the greenery are pine trees, which can still be seen growing outside the church.
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Image Details
- Photo ID
- 2886
- Title
- Apse Mosaic: St. Apollinaris
- Caption
- At the bottom of the 6th-century apse mosaic is the namesake of the basilica labeled with the inscription SANCTVS APOLENARIS. He is shown in prayer, interceding on behalf of his flock who are represented below by lambs. This is the first known example of choosing a subject other than Christ in Majesty for the apse decoration. Around the saint is a soft green backdrop populated with rocks, birds, and plants. Among the greenery are pine trees, which can still be seen growing outside the church.
- 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
- 127 mm
- ISO
- 1600
- File Size
- 11.01 MB
- Full Resolution
- 2700 x 4100 pixels
