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Ravenna, a city steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking mosaics, holds the secrets of an ancient empire

Background imageRavenna Collection: Ravenne (engraving)

Ravenne (engraving)
7179641 Ravenne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravenne. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Mort de Gaston de Foix a Ravenne (engraving)

Mort de Gaston de Foix a Ravenne (engraving)
7194143 Mort de Gaston de Foix a Ravenne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mort de Gaston de Foix a Ravenne)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Interieur de Saint-Vitale, a Ravenne (engraving)

Interieur de Saint-Vitale, a Ravenne (engraving)
7179790 Interieur de Saint-Vitale, a Ravenne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur de Saint-Vitale, a Ravenne)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Central Square of Ravenna, the city of Dante and Byron (litho)

Central Square of Ravenna, the city of Dante and Byron (litho)
7170989 Central Square of Ravenna, the city of Dante and Byron (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Square of Ravenna, the city of Dante and Byron)

Background imageRavenna Collection: The pinetta of Ravenna (litho)

The pinetta of Ravenna (litho)
7170992 The pinetta of Ravenna (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pinetta of Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (engraving)

Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (engraving)
7185066 Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Le Dante Entoure des Femmes Nobles de Ravenne (engraving)

Le Dante Entoure des Femmes Nobles de Ravenne (engraving)
7194581 Le Dante Entoure des Femmes Nobles de Ravenne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dante Entoure des Femmes Nobles de Ravenne)

Background imageRavenna Collection: The baptism of Christ in the Jordan (personified by the character on the left

The baptism of Christ in the Jordan (personified by the character on the left
LRI4673951 The baptism of Christ in the Jordan (personified by the character on the left) and the twelve apostles, 5th or 6th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (5th century); Baptistry of Ariani

Background imageRavenna Collection: Byzantine architecture: interior view of the Basilica of Sant

Byzantine architecture: interior view of the Basilica of Sant
LRI4626220 Byzantine architecture: interior view of the Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe (Saint Apollinaire en Classe)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna (engraving)

Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna (engraving)
3647172 Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna (engraving) by Strassberger, Bruno Heinrich (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basilica of Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727 (engraving)

Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727 (engraving)
5229143 Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt in Ravenna over iconoclasm, 727)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Italy: Theodorics tomb, Ravenna (b / w photo)

Italy: Theodorics tomb, Ravenna (b / w photo)
5997712 Italy: Theodorics tomb, Ravenna (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodorics tomb, Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilique de San Apollinare in Classe, a Ravenne, architecture du sixieme siecle (engraving)

Basilique de San Apollinare in Classe, a Ravenne, architecture du sixieme siecle (engraving)
5208597 Basilique de San Apollinare in Classe, a Ravenne, architecture du sixieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Theodorich before Ravenna (engraving)

Theodorich before Ravenna (engraving)
970804 Theodorich before Ravenna (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodorich before Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: View in Ravenna (engraving)

View in Ravenna (engraving)
962156 View in Ravenna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View in Ravenna. Illustration for The World Its Cities and Peoples by Robert Brown (Cassell)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna (pen & ink with w / c on paper)

Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
449387 Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageRavenna Collection: Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna (engraving)

Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna (engraving)
653972 Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving)

Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving)
3101239 Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Interior of the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Interior of the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. Interno del Tempio di S. Sofia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageRavenna Collection: Emperor Justinian I and his retinue of officials, guards and clergy, c. 547 AD (mosaic)

Emperor Justinian I and his retinue of officials, guards and clergy, c. 547 AD (mosaic)
XIR244979 Emperor Justinian I and his retinue of officials, guards and clergy, c.547 AD (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); San Vitale, Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Pope Sylvester II, from le Plutarque Francais by E

Pope Sylvester II, from le Plutarque Francais by E
CHT199631 Pope Sylvester II, from le Plutarque Francais by E. Mennechet, Paris, 1835 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageRavenna Collection: Detail of a fresco of the room of Diane (Artemis) and Acteon by Francesco Mazzola called Le

Detail of a fresco of the room of Diane (Artemis) and Acteon by Francesco Mazzola called Le Parmesan (1503-1540)
VEN5028451 Detail of a fresco of the room of Diane (Artemis) and Acteon by Francesco Mazzola called Le Parmesan (1503-1540) (Parmigianino) for Paola Gonzaga and Galeazzo Sanvitale

Background imageRavenna Collection: Column of the French at Ravenna (engraving)

Column of the French at Ravenna (engraving)
665648 Column of the French at Ravenna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Column of the French at Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Dantes tomb in Ravenna, Italy (engraving)

Dantes tomb in Ravenna, Italy (engraving)
3647877 Dantes tomb in Ravenna, Italy (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dantes tomb in Ravenna, Italy)

Background imageRavenna Collection: La Colonne des Francais, a Ravenne (engraving)

La Colonne des Francais, a Ravenne (engraving)
3644975 La Colonne des Francais, a Ravenne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Colonne des Francais, a Ravenne)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Tomb of Theodoric, Ravenna (engraving)

Tomb of Theodoric, Ravenna (engraving)
969476 Tomb of Theodoric, Ravenna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Theodoric, Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: The Cathedral ofs Apollinare Nuova, Ravenna (engraving)

The Cathedral ofs Apollinare Nuova, Ravenna (engraving)
971016 The Cathedral ofs Apollinare Nuova, Ravenna (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cathedral ofs Apollinare Nuova, Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Mausolee of Galla Placidia (390-450), Roman Imperator. 425 approx. Ravenna Italy

Mausolee of Galla Placidia (390-450), Roman Imperator. 425 approx. Ravenna Italy
LRI4626200 Mausolee of Galla Placidia (390-450), Roman Imperator. 425 approx. Ravenna Italy by Roman (5th century AD); Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Dantes Tomb, Ravenna (engraving)

Dantes Tomb, Ravenna (engraving)
2811121 Dantes Tomb, Ravenna (engraving) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dantes Tomb, Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Fragment from the Throne of Saturn (marble)

Fragment from the Throne of Saturn (marble)
3527209 Fragment from the Throne of Saturn (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 75 cm; Museo Archeologico, Venice, Veneto

Background imageRavenna Collection: Fragment from the Throne of Saturn (marble)

Fragment from the Throne of Saturn (marble)
3527207 Fragment from the Throne of Saturn (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 75 cm; Museo Archeologico, Venice, Veneto

Background imageRavenna Collection: The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna (engraving)

The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna (engraving)
3647160 The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna (engraving) by Strassberger, Bruno Heinrich (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palace of Theoderic the Great in Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Former palace of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths, in Ravenna, Italy (colour litho)

Former palace of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths, in Ravenna, Italy (colour litho)
3100838 Former palace of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths, in Ravenna, Italy (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRavenna Collection: Drawing of Mosaics in the Vault of the Chancel of San Vitale, Ravenna, 1884 (watercolour

Drawing of Mosaics in the Vault of the Chancel of San Vitale, Ravenna, 1884 (watercolour
1218056 Drawing of Mosaics in the Vault of the Chancel of San Vitale, Ravenna, 1884 (watercolour, bodycolour and gold paint over graphite on wove paper) by Rooke

Background imageRavenna Collection: In the pine woods of Ravenna, Garibaldi places his dying wife Anita under the trees

In the pine woods of Ravenna, Garibaldi places his dying wife Anita under the trees
LLM459806 In the pine woods of Ravenna, Garibaldi places his dying wife Anita under the trees by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the pine woods of Ravenna)

Background imageRavenna Collection: The great air raid to honor the memory of Francesco Baracca (colour litho)

The great air raid to honor the memory of Francesco Baracca (colour litho)
2809010 The great air raid to honor the memory of Francesco Baracca (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRavenna Collection: L empereur Justinien (colour litho)

L empereur Justinien (colour litho)
2796738 L empereur Justinien (colour litho) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: L empereur Justinien)

Background imageRavenna Collection: View of the Palace of the Byzantine Emperor Theodoric the Great. Detail

View of the Palace of the Byzantine Emperor Theodoric the Great. Detail
LRI4674127 View of the Palace of the Byzantine Emperor Theodoric the Great. Detail. 6th century (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Byzantine Art: View of the central nave of mosaics of the 6th century representing

Byzantine Art: View of the central nave of mosaics of the 6th century representing
LRI4674084 Byzantine Art: View of the central nave of mosaics of the 6th century representing the palace of Emperor Theodoric

Background imageRavenna Collection: Portrait of Apollinaris of Ravenna first bishop of Ravenna and Classe (Detail of mosaic

Portrait of Apollinaris of Ravenna first bishop of Ravenna and Classe (Detail of mosaic
LRI4674081 Portrait of Apollinaris of Ravenna first bishop of Ravenna and Classe (Detail of mosaic, 6th century) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Basilica Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna

Background imageRavenna Collection: Orders of Knight. Knight of St. George to Ravenna (Ravenna) in Italy in the 16th century

Orders of Knight. Knight of St. George to Ravenna (Ravenna) in Italy in the 16th century
XEE4408713 Orders of Knight.Knight of St. George to Ravenna (Ravenna) in Italy in the 16th century. In " History of military orders or knights, of the secure and routine militias of both sexes

Background imageRavenna Collection: A Street in Ravenna, 1874 (oil on canvas)

A Street in Ravenna, 1874 (oil on canvas)
703101 A Street in Ravenna, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Signorini, Telemaco (1836-1901); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright



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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.