Architecture

Basilica of San Vitale, mosaic of the apse

Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Basilica di San Vitale [Italian]
Basilica of San Vitale, mosaic of the apse

Architecture

The apsis mosaic shows Jesus Christ in the centre on a blue globe between two angels. Jesus is handing the martyr's crown to Saint Vitalis, who is standing on the left. On the right Bishop Ecclesius, the founder of the church, is depicted.

structure overview
architectural element(s)

Architecture: Basilica of San Vitale

built
526-547
style/period
work type form/concept
material
technique

Specifications

Specifications: Basilica of San Vitale

number cupolas
1
cupolas/domes
height (outer)
28.7 m
diameter (outer)
15.7 m
number towers
1
towers
bell tower
bells number
4

Geography

local language location name
location:
Ravenna [Italian]
Ravèna [Emiliano-Romagnolo]
country:
Italia [Italian]
historical affiliations

UNESCO World Heritage Site

type
cultural
criteria
I, II, III, IV
designation
reference
788

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
5,154 × 4,624  pixel
43.6 × 39.1 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
merged image, perspective control, colour corrected
copyrights
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