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Mosaic portrait of Emperor Justinian I with a jeweled crown and halo, from the 6th-century Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.

Sixth-century mosaic in San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna, showing Empress Theodora in elaborate jeweled attire and crown, flanked by two attendants in ornate robes.

Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy

Plate 12: Mosaics in the church of S. Vitale, Ravenna, c. 546-547

Mosaic detail of Emperor Justinian I with a jeweled crown and halo, wearing ornate robes, from the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.

Byzantine mosaic showing Emperor Justinian I and Bishop Maximian at the center, surrounded by soldiers on the left and clergy on the right, with intricate patterns framing the scene.

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