Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510), Saint Augustine in His Study
pendentive of the Hagia Sophia main dome
Hagia Sophia, Instanbul (Constantinople)
Hagia Sophia, interior of dome
Miniature 38 from the Constantine Manasses Chronicle, 14 century:
Th Deësis ("The Entreaty") mosaic at Hagia Sophia
Imperial Gate mosaics in the former basilica Hagia Sophia of Constantinople
Southwestern entrance mosaic of the former basilica Hagia Sophia of Constantinople
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna, Itlay
Interior view, showing the southern lunette. (The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia)
Lunette of Christ as Good Shepherd
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence. Mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna, Italy.
The Arian Baptistry, Ravenna, Italy
Arian baptistry, Ravenna, Italy (5th century)
The Orthodox Baptistry (Baptistry of Neon), Ravenna (5th century)
The ceiling mosaic of the Baptisery of Neon in Ravenna
Interior of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna
Byzantine mosaic (c.560 AD) of the Virgin and Child Enthroned on the north nave wall of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna.
Mosaic of Christ enthroned surrounded by angels in Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, c.500 AD.
Censored Palace of Theodoric, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna
Censored Palace detail
The Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, 547.
Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna. The apse.
Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) inside a crown supported by four angels, deatil of apse, Church of san Vitale, Ravenna
Christ enthroned
Bishop's throne; Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy
Fresco, 1480, Church of Ognissanti, Florence
Showing Islamic elements added after the Muslims converted the church to a mosque in 1453.
Construction of Hagia Sophia during the reign of emperor Justinian. (14th century)
Depicting the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist entreating Christ Pantocrator ("Christ the Almighty") on behalf of humanity at the Final Judgment. (13th century)
The emperor Leo VI the Wise is bowing down before Christ Pantocrator. In medallions: on the left of Christ, the Archangel Gabriel; on his right, Mary.
The Virgin Mary is standing in the middle, holding the Child Christ on her lap. On her right side stands emperor Justinian I, offering a model of the Hagia Sophia. On her left, emperor Constantine I, presenting a model of the city
The building contains three sarcophagi.
The largest sarcophagus is attributed to Galla Placidia (died 450), daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. Her embalmed body was reportedly deposited there in a sitting position, clothed with the imperial mantle.
The sarcophagus to the right is attributed to Galla's son, Emperor Valentinian III, or to her brother, Emperor Honorius.
The one on the left is attributed to her husband, Emperor Constantius III.
The Lunette of Christ as Good Shepherd over the north entrance of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
"I'm well done. Turn me over!"
erected by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the sixth century
Dome depicting the baptism of Jesus by Saint John the Baptist, and a pagan god (the personification of the river Jordan) with horns, holding a leather bag;
The ceiling mosaic depicts John the Baptist baptizing Jesus (depicted with beard) standing waist high in the Jordan River. To one side stands the personification of the Jordan river, with a reed in one hand and a garment in the other. A procession of the twelve apostles proceeds around the center mosaic in two directions, ending with Saint Peter meeting Saint Paul.
The Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a 6th-century church in eastern Ravenna. Named for Ravenna's first bishop, it is famed for its two side walls full of figurative mosaics dating from c.500 (under the Arian king Theodoric) and c.560 (under Catholic administration).
The mosaic was made under the Arian rule of Theodoric the Ostrogoth (496-526) and left in place by the Catholics who took over the basilica in c.560. The cruciform halo was added in this later period. Like the other mosaics of this period in the basilica, Christ is depicted naturalistically in the Hellenistic-Roman tradition. This contrasts with the more stylized Byzantine (c.560) Virgin and Child on the other side of the nave.
Detail of nave mosaic at the west end of Sant'Apolllinare Nuovo, Ravenna, depicting Theodoric's Palace. The mosaic dates from c.500 AD under Theodoric, but in c.560, the Arian king and his court were excised from the palace and replaced with black backgrounds and curtains. A hand belonging to one of the original occupants can still be seen on some columns.
Detail of nave mosaic at the west end of Sant'Apolllinare Nuovo, Ravenna, depicting Theodoric's Palace. The mosaic dates from c.500 AD under Theodoric, but in c.560, the Arian king and his court were excised from the palace and replaced with black backgrounds and curtains. A hand belonging to one of the original occupants can still be seen on some columns.
one of the most important examples of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture in western Europe.
Cupola of the choir, decorated with byzantine mosaics (finished till 547): Christ offers the martyr crown to San Vitale, while an angel offers a model of the church to bishop Ecclesius; Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenn, Italy.
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Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510), Saint Augustine in His Study
Fresco, 1480, Church of Ognissanti, Florence