Mosaic of Christ and the Apostles, Santa Pudenziana (Rome, Italy)
One of my favorite mosaics. This late fourth/early fifth century mosaic in the church of Santa Pudenziana in Rome is the earliest surviving apse mosaic in the city (and just about every church had one!). It depicts Christ wearing a gold philosopher's robe, enthroned in a jeweled throne. He holds an open book which says in Latin--The Lord is the preserver of the church of Pudentiana. The remainder of the mosaic shows the college of Apostles on either side of Christ, with images of a city in the background.
I was able to take this picture from the organ loft--as close to the mosaic as you can get! -- thanks to the kindness of the sacristan.
For more photos, travel, and religion, follow me on Twitter @arturoviaggia and Mastadon @arturoviaggia@zirk.us
Mosaic of Christ and the Apostles, Santa Pudenziana (Rome, Italy)
One of my favorite mosaics. This late fourth/early fifth century mosaic in the church of Santa Pudenziana in Rome is the earliest surviving apse mosaic in the city (and just about every church had one!). It depicts Christ wearing a gold philosopher's robe, enthroned in a jeweled throne. He holds an open book which says in Latin--The Lord is the preserver of the church of Pudentiana. The remainder of the mosaic shows the college of Apostles on either side of Christ, with images of a city in the background.
I was able to take this picture from the organ loft--as close to the mosaic as you can get! -- thanks to the kindness of the sacristan.
For more photos, travel, and religion, follow me on Twitter @arturoviaggia and Mastadon @arturoviaggia@zirk.us