The Basilica of Sant' Apollinare in Classe
is an important monument of Byzantine art near Ravenna, Italy.
When the UNESCO inscribed eight Ravenna sites on the World Heritage List,
it cited this basilica as "an outstanding example of the early Christian basilica in its purity
and simplicity of its design and use of space and in the sumptuous nature of its decoration".
Apsis und Turm(탑)
Fassade und Turm
West exterior of the 6th century basilica,
from the northwest.
The west front or façade.
Narthex Artifact
Narthex Artifact
Nave looking east.
The basilica has a tall and wide nave with side aisles.
There are 58 wide windows, including five in the apse,
which flood the interior with light.
The nave is supported on two dozen slender marble columns
topped with Byzantine carved capitals.
These are not ancient spoils, but a perfectly matched set made specifically
for the church in the imperial workshop of Proconnesos.
Shrine of St. Apollinaris
The main highlight of Sant'Apollinare in Classe is the glittering mosaics of the presbytery,
apse and triumphal arch, which range in date from the 6th to 12th centuries.
The unique and beautiful mosaic of the apse dates from the 6th century.
South Nave Arcade North Nave Arcade
Byzantine Capitals
The basilica has a tall and wide nave with side aisles,
supported on two dozen slender marble columns topped with Byzantine carved capitals.
These are not ancient spoils, but a perfectly matched set made specifically
for the church in the 6th-century imperial workshop of Proconnesos.
The beautiful capitals are known as the "butterfly" or "leaves blown by the wind" type.
Presbytery(교회 동쪽 끝에 위치한) 사제석
Apse Mosaic
Hand of God
St. Apollinaris
At the bottom of the 6th-century apse mosaic
is the namesake of the basilica labeled with the inscription SANCTVS APOLENARIS.
He is shown in prayer, interceding on behalf of his flock who are represented below by lambs.
This is the first known example of choosing a subject other
than Christ in Majesty for the apse decoration.
Around the saint is a soft green backdrop populated with rocks, birds, and plants.
Among the greenery are pine trees, which can still be seen growing outside the church.
Moses Elijah
Christ
Triumphal Arch Mosaic:
St. Matthew the Evangelist St. John the Evangelist
St. Luke the Evangelist St. Mark the Evangelist
St. Luke St. Matthew
Archangel Michael Archangel Gabriel
Presbytery Mosaic: Sacrifice
The right wall shows three Old Testament figures who made sacrifices to God :
Abel with his perfect lamb, Melchizedek at a table with his bread,
and Abraham with his son Isaac.
The theme of sacrifice is related to the Eucharist,
which was performed at the high altar beneath the mosaic.
Ecclesius, Bishop of Ravenna Bishop Ursicinus (532-36)
Emperors and Reparatus
Detail of 7th-century mosaic on the left wall of the presbytery,
showing Emperor Constantine IV Pogonatus and his brothers Heraclius
and Tiberius handing the "Priviliges" to Reparatus, delegate of Bishop Maurus (671-77).
Timber Roof
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