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07 b RAVENNA ABEL AND MELCHIZEDEK SACRIFICING.jpg
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San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy -10 Ravenna Abel and Melchizedek Sacrificing
Creator(s) or Contributor(s): Burns, Patout, photographer
Description: Mosaic on the right (south) lunette of the chancel, depicting Abel and Melchizedek bringing their offerings to the altar. On the adjoining spandrals are Isaiah (upper right), Moses loosening his sandals before the Burning Bush (upper left), and Moses tending Jethro's flock, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. JPG file (633 KB)
Source: Digitized from slide
Subject: Christian art and symbolism--Italy--Medieval, 500-1500
GEN 4: 4
EX 3: 1-5
Abel (Biblical figure); Melchizedek, King of Salem; Isaiah (Biblical prophet); Moses (Biblical leader)
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