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Pomposa Abbey
The front facade of the church, showing two griffins eating the fruits from the tree of life. -
The Orthodox Baptistery
The next layer beneath the mosaics and between the windows are stucco reliefs of the 16 prophets of the Old testament. They used to be coloured! -
The Orthodox Baptistery
All of the prophets carry either books or scrolls. I love how their feet are hanging over the frame. -
The Orthodox Baptistery
Above the prophets' heads there are other biblical scenes. Here Christ on the throne is giving the cross to Saint Peter. The scallops in between symbolise the resurrection. -
Classe
The later sarcophagi were decorated with simpler patterns, like these immortal peacocks drinking from the fountain of life. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus, the old testament. Here Joseph is taken from the well and a goat is killed. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Throne of Maximianus, old testament, showing the life of Joseph and his tricks with cups in the grain. -
Museo Arcivescovile
More old testament scenes, depicting the story of Joseph. The central shows the reunion of Joseph and Jakob and the bottom the Pharaoh's dream. -
Museo Arcivescovile
Pulpit - ambo (597) shows plenty of animals as well as Saints John and Paul. Made out of a reused old sarcophagus. -
Museo Arcivescovile
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Museo Arcivescovile
Apparently a 16th century patera. Whatever that is.