Gospel according to John (Ravenna, Italy)
A detail from the dome of the Orthodox Baptistery in Ravenna (5th century) showing an open codex set upon a gold and jeweled altar inscribed with the words "Evangelium Sec(und)um Ioanne(m)" (in Latin, the Gospel according to John). The altar is situated in a niche in an architectural setting. On either side, are two chairs.
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Gospel according to John (Ravenna, Italy)
A detail from the dome of the Orthodox Baptistery in Ravenna (5th century) showing an open codex set upon a gold and jeweled altar inscribed with the words "Evangelium Sec(und)um Ioanne(m)" (in Latin, the Gospel according to John). The altar is situated in a niche in an architectural setting. On either side, are two chairs.
For more photos, travel stories, and musings about religion and history, follow me on Twitter @arturoviaggia.com, Bluesky @arturoviaggia.bsky.social, and Mastodon @arturoviaggia@zirk.us