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Emperor Justitian and his attendants Mosaic on the north wall of the apse, 264 x 365cm; 547 CE
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Emperor Justitian and his attendants Mosaic on the north wall of the apse, 264...

Greek key design mosaic (detail). Around 430 CE
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Greek key design mosaic (detail). Around 430 CE

Saint Lawrence (Laurentius) as deacon with cross, the fire on which he was martyred and the books of the four gospels. Mosaic; middle of the 5th century CE
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Saint Lawrence (Laurentius) as deacon with cross, the fire on which he was marty...

The four Evangelists. Mosaic; 6th century CE
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The four Evangelists. Mosaic; 6th century CE

Entrance to the harbour of Classe, harbour towers and three ships (detail). Mosaic; 6th century CE See also 15-03-02/3-4
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Entrance to the harbour of Classe, harbour towers and three ships (detail). Mo...

The Virgin and Child (detail). Mosaic; 6th century CE See also 15-03-02/6
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The Virgin and Child (detail). Mosaic; 6th century CE See also 15-03-02/6

Procession of martyrs Saint Clement, Sixtus, Lawrence, Hippolytus, Cornelius, all carrying crowns -symbol of martyrs. Mosaic; 6th century CE See also 15-03-02/52
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Procession of martyrs Saint Clement, Sixtus, Lawrence, Hippolytus, Cornelius, al...

Procession of virgins: Saint Justine carrying a crown - symbol of martyrdom. Mosaic; 6th century CE
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Procession of virgins: Saint Justine carrying a crown - symbol of martyrdom. Mo...

Umbraculum, part of the papal regalia, in form of a shell with doves as a sign of peace. Mosaic, 6th century CE
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Umbraculum, part of the papal regalia, in form of a shell with doves as a sign o...

Mosaic of Saint Apollinaris. Saint Apollinaris, to whom the church is dedicated and whose remains were originally kept in the crypt beneath the altar, stands, arms uplifted in prayer. Apse mosaic; 533-49 CE
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Mosaic of Saint Apollinaris. Saint Apollinaris, to whom the church is dedicated...

Quadriga (four-horse chariot) with horseman from the shrine of Charlemagne (Karl der Grosse) at Aachen. Byzantine silk; 8th century
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Quadriga (four-horse chariot) with horseman from the shrine of Charlemagne (Karl...

Christ giving the word of God to Saint Peter and Paul. Lunette mosaic; 5-6th century CE
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Christ giving the word of God to Saint Peter and Paul. Lunette mosaic; 5-6th ce...