Mosaic of Christ Enthroned

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mosaic
gptkbp:artwork cut glass pieces
Roman_art
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
Christian_liturgy
gptkbp:colors vibrant colors
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Emperor_Justinian_I
gptkbp:createdBy unknown artists
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important religious icon
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Christ
gptkbp:dimensions approximately 3.5 meters high
gptkbp:exhibits spiritual symbolism
gptkbp:features gold leaf
gold background
angels and saints
Christ in a royal robe
Christ surrounded by saints
gptkbp:formed 6th century
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
post-Constantinian_era
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Early Byzantine period
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important pilgrimage site
reflects_Byzantine_theology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mosaic of Christ Enthroned
gptkbp:influenced liturgical practices
artistic movements
Renaissance_artists
gptkbp:influencedBy early_Christian_art
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_iconography
modern religious art
gptkbp:inspiration later religious art
gptkbp:inspiredBy biblical texts
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Ravenna,_Italy
Basilica of San Vitale
gptkbp:maintainedBy UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:material glass tesserae
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Christian_mosaics
religious iconography
Basilica architecture
apse decoration
Christian_heritage
gptkbp:renovated ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:represents Christ's divinity
Christ as ruler
gptkbp:significance represents Christ in majesty
gptkbp:style gptkb:Byzantine
iconic representation
gptkbp:symbolizes divine authority
heavenly authority
eternal kingship
gptkbp:technique mosaic art
gptkbp:viewpoint masterpiece_of_Byzantine_art