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Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Sepolcro di Isacio
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Basilica of Saint Vitale, sarcophagus of exarch Isaacius. The cover is graven with Greek and Latin inscriptions, relating to the story of Isaacius. The four side panels are decorated with bas-reliefs. On the long side panels the Adoration of the Kings and a Chrismon surround by two peacocks are depicted. On the short side panels, the Raising of Lazarus and Daniel in the Lions' Den are represented.
Museum of Ravenna
Archaeology
adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh) (+ donor(s), supplicant(s), whether or not with patron saint(s))
marble (rock)
sarcophagi (coffins)
the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')
Byzantine (culture and style)
Marble
Byzantine art
carving (processes)
Title: Ravenna, Basilica di San Vitale, Sepolcro di Isacio
Description:
Basilica of Saint Vitale, sarcophagus of exarch Isaacius.
The cover is graven with Greek and Latin inscriptions, relating to the story of Isaacius.
The four side panels are decorated with bas-reliefs.
On the long side panels the Adoration of the Kings and a Chrismon surround by two peacocks are depicted.
On the short side panels, the Raising of Lazarus and Daniel in the Lions' Den are represented.
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