Saintly Arch (Ravenna, Italy)
A view o the arch that separates the nave from the sanctuary in the church of San Vitale, Ravenna (6th century). A portrait of a bearded Christ sits at the apex of the arch. To his left and right are Peter and Paul. In the remaining portraits are the remaining apostles, with the martyrs Protasius and Gervasius, the patron saints of Milan and traditionally the sons of Vitalis, completing the series. This view is from the sanctuary out towards the nave of the centrally planned church. The dome is visible. The decoration is from the 18th century.
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Saintly Arch (Ravenna, Italy)
A view o the arch that separates the nave from the sanctuary in the church of San Vitale, Ravenna (6th century). A portrait of a bearded Christ sits at the apex of the arch. To his left and right are Peter and Paul. In the remaining portraits are the remaining apostles, with the martyrs Protasius and Gervasius, the patron saints of Milan and traditionally the sons of Vitalis, completing the series. This view is from the sanctuary out towards the nave of the centrally planned church. The dome is visible. The decoration is from the 18th century.
For more photos, travel stories, and musings on religion and history, follow me on Twitter and Bluesky @arturoviaggia and on Mastodon @arturoviaggia@zirk.us