Cappella Arcivescovile 425

The "Cappella Arcivescovile" is a 5th-century Byzantine mosaic located in the Archbishop's Chapel in Ravenna, Italy. It depicts six winged angels surrounding a central orb representing Christ, with the four evangelists below. This mosaic showcases the characteristic features of early Byzantine art, namely, a flattened perspective, gold backgrounds, and an emphasis on the symbolic rather than the realistic. It is a testament to the artistry of the Byzantine era, showcasing the skillful use of tesserae to create a complex and visually captivating depiction of a theological concept.