An inspiring ancient mosaic image of Jesus Christ - perfect for your home or household shrine!
This 12x12" colorful canvas features the 6th century mosaic image of Jesus from the New Church of Saint Appolinarus in Ravenna, Italy. This image was created during the reign of the Emperor Justinian I, builder of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
In this scene Jesus is depicted with a beard and Mediterranean best features. A halo with cross features (foreshadowing his sacrifice for the world?) is around his head. His eyes show amazing passion, wisdom and depth - looking directly at the viewer.
This simple yet amazing mosaic is perhaps one of the most striking portraits of Jesus from the ancient world. His role as divine Savior is captured beautifully - and fills one with wonder and reverence. Few other images of Christ created in the many centuries since display such an understanding of both Jesus' humanity and divinity. This is one of the first ancient Christian images to depict Jesus with a divine halo.
The colors of the original mosaic are beautiful and have been well captured. This canvas image will grace any wall.
This 12x18"canvas is 1.5 inches deep, suitable for wall hanging and also wide enough to be displayed on a shelf. This lovely ancient scene is perfect for anyone with an interest in Early Christian art!
Product code: Jesus Christ - Image of a 6th best Century AD Mosaic from Ravenna, Italy - 12x12" Canvas Wall Art