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Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, San Giovanni Evangelista

Basilica of San Vitale, presbytery, north wall, 2nd zone, left side, mosaic decoration: Saint John the Evangelist. He is hanging his gospel, underneath an eagle, the Evangelist's symbol.

Providing institution

Museum of Ravenna (opens in new window)

Contributors

Vittore
Maximinian

Creator

San Vitale Ravenna master mosaicists

Subject

St. John the Evangelist writing the Gospel, usually the eagle present
Byzantine art
Archaeology
Byzantine (culture and style)

Type of object

wall coverings

Medium

pâte de verre (glass)
gold (metal)
stone (worked rock)