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This mosaic shows classic Byzantine elements as seen in the detailed figure of Christ, the sheep, and the ornate blue and gold starry design. The iconography of Christ sitting on a rock resembles Christ enthroned and alludes to his heavenly power.
Publisher
Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries
City
Ravenna, Italy
Keywords
Jesus Christ, sheep, shepherd, mosaic
Recommended Citation
Unknown and Vanderbilt University, "Christ as the Good Shepherd Mosaic" (425). BYZANTIUM: Trade, Treasure, Tradition. 25.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/arth3620_2021/25
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This work has been identified with a Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0.
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The mosaic of Christ as the Good Shepherd is found in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Christ is surrounded by sheep. Christ is holding a shepherd's cane and he is sitting on a rock.