Mosaic of the Nativity

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mosaic
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Unknown
gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Christmas
feast of the Nativity
gptkbp:color_palette gold and vibrant colors
gptkbp:created_in 5th century
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of the birth of Christ
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Nativity_of_Jesus
gptkbp:dimensions gptkb:Varies
approximately 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters
gptkbp:features gptkb:Mary
gptkb:infant_Jesus
gptkb:angels
gptkb:animals
gptkb:Joseph
stars
shepherds
the manger
heavenly hosts
gifts from the Magi
gptkbp:historical_context early Christian period
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest nativity mosaics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mosaic of the Nativity
gptkbp:influenced Renaissance art
iconography of nativity scenes
modern nativity displays
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Byzantine_Art
Roman art
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Christian_liturgy
gptkbp:inspired theological discussions
later Christian art
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Basilica_of_Santa_Maria_Maggiore
gptkbp:material Mosaic tiles
glass tesserae
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Christian_heritage
Basilica decoration
Basilica's artistic heritage
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Basilica_of_Santa_Maria_Maggiore
gptkbp:represents theological themes
the incarnation of Christ
gptkbp:restoration underwent restoration in the 20th century
gptkbp:significance Religious Art
important example of early Christian art
gptkbp:style gptkb:Early_Christian_Art
Byzantine
gptkbp:symbolizes divine birth
gptkbp:technique gptkb:Mosaic
gptkbp:view gptkb:pilgrims
tourists
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:St._Mark's_Basilica
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4