Ravenna Collection

Empress Theodora / Ravenna
EMPRESS THEODORA wife of Justinian

Justinian I (Ravenna)
JUSTINIAN I

JUSTINIAN I (483-565). Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 527-565. Emperor Justinian the Great and his Court. Mid-6th century Byzantine mosaic from San Vitale, Ravenna

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

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Theodora, Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, and her court. Printed 19th-century halftone reproduction of a mosaic at Ravenna

The 6th century mosaics in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

The 6th century mosaics in the Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

St Agnes / Mosaic / Ravenna
SAINT AGNES Roman martyr

Mosaics, St. Vitalis church, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek (538-545 AD). Basilica of
Scene of Abrahams life. Abel and Melchizedek bringing their offerings to the altar (538-545 AD). Basilica of St. Vitale. Presbytery. South wall. Rabenna. Italy

Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV (652-658) and his retinue
Constantine IV (652-685). Byzantine Emperor from and his retinue granting privilege to the Ravennate church. Mosaic. Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe. Ravenna. Italy

Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi
Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Frontispiece of codex Marticola dei Mercanti, 1470. Museo Civico. Bologna. Italy

Detail of Mosaic Floor in Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy
Detail view of mosaic floor in Basilica (Church) of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Early Christian Byzantine Art and Architecture. Unesco World Heritage Site

Emperor Justinian and his Court. ca. 547. ITALY. Ravenna. San Vitale. Early Byzantine art. Mosaic

ITALY. Ravenna. Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo. The Pharisee and the publican in the Temple door. Scene of the miracles

RAVENNA: SHIPS AT CLASSIS. Copy of mosaic, early 6th century A.D. Basilica of Saint Apollinare Nuovo

Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Ravenna, Church of San Vitale, lunette mosaic, Abrahams Hospitality
Italy - Emilia-Romagna - Ravenna. Church of San Vitale (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1996). Lunette mosaic, 5th century, Abrahams Hospitality

Owen Jones Byzantine 30
Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

An interior showing extensive mosaic work, 6th century Chiesa di San Vitale, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Ravenna Travel Poster, c. 1925 (colour litho)
1126464 Ravenna Travel Poster, c.1925 (colour litho) by Ballerio, Osvaldo (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage travel poster by Osvaldo Ballerio of Ravenna)

Dante / Tomb / Ravenna
DANTE ALIGHIERI Italian poets tomb at Ravenna Date: 1265 - 1321

Adoration of the Kings. 6th c. ITALY. Ravenna. San Apollinare Nuovo. Early Byzantine art. Mosaic

Piazza Duomo, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

The Chiesa di San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Mosaic depicting the Three Kings bringing gifts to the Holy Child, 6th century basilica di Sant Apollinare Nuovo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Cathedral, Ravenna, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Piazza Popolo, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno (b/w photo)
8674634 Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale, Interno)

Architecture: view of the Romanesque Abbey of San Silvestro (Sylvestre) of Nonantola founded in 752 ap. JC
VEN5027338 Architecture: view of the Romanesque Abbey of San Silvestro (Sylvestre) of Nonantola founded in 752 ap. JC. Region of Modene

Ravenna, Chiesa Dis Apollinare Nuovo (b/w photo)
8674633 Ravenna, Chiesa Dis Apollinare Nuovo (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenna, Chiesa Dis Apollinare Nuovo)

Ravenna, Santa Maria Della Rotonda (b/w photo)
8674744 Ravenna, Santa Maria Della Rotonda (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenna, Santa Maria Della Rotonda)

Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale (b/w photo)
8674695 Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenna, Chiesas Vitale)

Ravenna, Palazzo Di Teodorico (b/w photo)
8674629 Ravenna, Palazzo Di Teodorico (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenna, Palazzo Di Teodorico)

Album "Viaggi Italadria- Rimini": trip to Ravenna, inside the Basilica of San Vitale
3563257 Album "Viaggi Italadria- Rimini": trip to Ravenna, inside the Basilica of San Vitale by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Ravenna 1950-1960 Date of Artwork: 526 d.C)

Martyrdom of St.Vitalis of Milan (Vitale) buried alive. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910121 Martyrdom of St.Vitalis of Milan (Vitale) buried alive. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The mausoleum of King Theoderic at Ravenna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4702208 The mausoleum of King Theoderic at Ravenna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Saint Paul and Saint Peter, detail, 5th century (mosaic)
LRI4673959 Saint Paul and Saint Peter, detail, 5th century (mosaic); Baptistry of Ariani, Battistero degli Ariani, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

Floor Plan Of The 6Th Century Byzantine San Vitale Church In Ravenna, Italy
UIG5420216 Floor Plan Of The 6Th Century Byzantine San Vitale Church In Ravenna, Italy. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873 ©UIG/Leemage.

Emperor Justinian I - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail of The Emperor Justinian I (483-565), from the mosaic in the apse in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Ravenna Bridge, Viaduct of Hollentalbahn train, Breitnau, Hollental Valley, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

The Garden of Even ceiling, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Interior view of Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Interior of Basilica of San Vitale, which has important examples of early Christian Byzantine art and architecture. Ravenna, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Ravenna, Italy at Piazza del Popolo and landmark towers at dusk

Ravenna, Italy at Piazza del Popolo with the landmark Venetian columns at twilight

8th Army engineers begin the construction of a new bridge over the river Uniti outside Ravenna, Italy. December 1944

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Ravenna, a city steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking mosaics, holds the secrets of an ancient empire. It was here that Empress Theodora, a woman of great influence and power, left her mark on Ravenna's legacy. Alongside her husband Justinian I, they transformed this once modest town into a center of Byzantine art and culture. One cannot help but be captivated by the Basilica of Saint Vitale, where Empress Theodora's image is immortalized in stunning mosaics. These intricate works of art depict her regal presence and showcase the grandeur she brought to Ravenna. The Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo also boasts remarkable 6th-century mosaics that transport visitors back in time. As one gazes upon these masterpieces, it becomes evident why Ravenna has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St Agnes mosaic is another gem found within Ravenna's borders. This exquisite artwork tells the story of faith and devotion through its vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship. Emperor Justinian himself can be seen depicted alongside his courtiers in various artworks scattered throughout Ravenna. Their images serve as reminders of their reign over this prosperous city during the 6th century. But it is not only emperors who are celebrated through art in Ravenna; even biblical stories come to life on its walls. The Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek mural transports viewers back to ancient times when these tales were revered for their moral teachings. And let us not forget about Byzantine Emperor Constantine IV, whose retinue can still be admired today through captivating mosaics that have stood the test of time. Ravenna stands proudly as Emilia Romagna's crown jewel—a place where history intertwines with artistic brilliance. Its mosaics tell stories that transcend centuries, leaving visitors awe-inspired by their beauty and the rich tapestry of Ravenna's past.