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[Ceiling mosaic, San Vitale, Ravenna]

Luigi Ricciabout 1870–1890

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Detail of a mosaic on the ceiling of Basilica of San Vitale. The mosaic features the Lamb of God encircled by a crown. There are four triangular segments surrounding the Lamb of God, each featuring an angel.

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  • Title: [Ceiling mosaic, San Vitale, Ravenna]
  • Creator: Luigi Ricci
  • Date Created: about 1870–1890
  • Location Created: Ravenna, Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 22.8 × 19.4 cm (9 × 7 5/8 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XP.709.125
  • Culture: Italian
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Possibly Luigi Ricci (Italian, 1823 - 1896)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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