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Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Volta a crociera con Agnus Dei e angeli

Basilica of San Vitale, presbytery, groin vault, wall mosaic decoration: surrounded by the decorative pattern of acanthus branches and animals, four angels support the central clipeus with Agnus Dei.

  • lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' ~ symbol of Christ
  • acanthus ~ ornament
  • angels
  • Byzantine art
  • Archaeology
  • Byzantine (culture and style)
  • wall coverings
  • pâte de verre (glass)
  • stone (worked rock)
  • gold (metal)