Arian Baptistery, wall mosaic decoration, cupola: the Baptism of Christ. Christ is shown naked, beardless and half-submerged in the river. Christ is flanked by John the Baptist on the right and a personification of the river Jordan on the left. He is…
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia wall mosaic decoration, north cross branch: arch intrados detail. On intrados extremities two baskets support a garland of fruits and leaves.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia wall mosaic decoration, north cross branch: arch intrados detail. On intrados extremities two baskets support a garland of fruits and leaves.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia wall mosaic decoration, south cross branch, barrel vault: detail of stylized flowers pattern. Concentric circles and sunburst petals compose the flowers.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia wall mosaic decoration, south cross branch, barrel vault: detail of stylized flowers pattern. Concentric circles and sunburst petals compose the flowers.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia wall mosaic decoration, south cross branch, barrel vault: detail of stylized flowers pattern. Concentric circles and sunburst petals compose the flowers.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia wall mosaic decoration, south cross branch, barrel vault: detail of stylized flowers pattern. Concentric circles and sunburst petals compose the flowers.