Cathedral of Eufrasius, main apse, vault and triumphal arch

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Title Cathedral of Eufrasius, main apse, vault and triumphal arch
Building Cathedral of Eufrasius
Location City/State Porec
Location Country Croatia
Style Period Byzantine Art (Byzantium)
Description The mosaics in the triumphal arch over the apse represent Christ, holding an opened book with the text "Ego sum Lux vera" (I am the true light) with the Apostles, each with their attribute. The arch below contains mosaic medallions with the Lamb of God and portraits of twelve female martyrs. The vault over the apse is decorated with mosaics with Mary and Child, sitting on the Heavenly throne, under a wreath held by a hand - symbol of God the Father. She is flanked by angels and Bishop Euphrasius, holding the model of the church. Also local saints are depicted, including St. Maurus, the first bishop of Poreč and the Istrian diocese, and the archdeacon Claudius. The child between Euphrasius and Claudius is accompanied by the inscription "Euphrasius, son of the archdeacon". All figures stand on a meadow covered with flowers.
Subject Architecture; Religious Buildings; Religious Art
Creation Date c. 553 CE
Form mosaic
Source Dynamic Splendor: The Wall Mosaics in the Cathedral of Eufrsius ay Porec, by Ann Terry and Henry Maguire. The Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, 2007.
Work ID 17164
Rights Digital Image Copyright University of Utah
ARK ark:/87278/s6089j09
Setname uu_aah_art
ID 43002
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6089j09
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