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Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist (mosaic) (detail of 244978)
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Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist (mosaic) (detail of 244978)
XIR244981 Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist (mosaic) (detail of 244978) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Baptistry of Ariani, Ravenna, Italy; (add.info.: to the right of Jesus is a personification as an old man of the river Jordan, carrying a rush and with horns of lobster claws; above is the Paraclete, personified as a dove; cupola of the Baptistery constructed by Theodoric (c.454 - 526); Battistero degli Ariani; now known as Santa Maria in Cosmedin; the depiction of Christ as a beardless youth is in accordance with Arian beliefs, later declared a heresy by the Catholic Church; ); out of copyright
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail of the "Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist" mosaic, created by the Byzantine School in the 6th century. The artwork is located in the Baptistry of Ariani, nestled in Ravenna, Italy. In this particular section of the mosaic, we witness Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist. To Jesus' right stands an intriguing personification of the river Jordan as an elderly man carrying a rush and adorned with horns resembling lobster claws. Above them hovers the Paraclete, symbolized as a dove. The cupola of this baptistery was skillfully constructed by Theodoric during his reign from 454 to 526 AD. Today known as Santa Maria in Cosmedin, it once served as Battistero degli Ariani. Notably, this depiction portrays Christ as a beardless youth—a representation aligned with Arian beliefs that were later deemed heretical by the Catholic Church. The image transports us back to ancient times when Gothic and Ostrogothic influences permeated Ravenna's art scene. It offers us a glimpse into religious practices and theological debates that shaped early Christianity. As we admire this remarkable piece captured beautifully through photography, let us appreciate its historical significance and artistic mastery while contemplating its profound spiritual symbolism.
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