Transfiguration Scene 549

This 6th-century Byzantine mosaic, titled "Transfiguration Scene," is located in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe in Ravenna, Italy. The mosaic depicts the transfiguration of Christ as he stands within a circle of stars and a large golden cross. The scene is surrounded by a landscape, including trees, birds and sheep, with two figures, likely prophets, hovering above the scene in the clouds. This mosaic is an exemplary example of early Byzantine art, known for its use of gold and intricate details in its execution.