Stock Photo: Apse Mosaic: St. Apollinaris

Apse

Image Details

Photo ID
2895
Title
Apse Mosaic: St. Apollinaris
Caption
At the base of the 6th-century apse mosaic is a portrait of the basilica's namesake, 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 an apse decoration. Around the saint is a soft green backdrop populated with rocks, birds, and plants. Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Italy.
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
10.88 MB
Full Resolution
4100 x 2669 pixels

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