The Apse Mosaic of San Vitale Depicts Jesus with All

question 38

Multiple Choice

The apse mosaic of San Vitale depicts Jesus with all of the following features EXCEPT

• A) a beard.
• B) a halo containing the image of a cross.
• C) a regal, purple robe.
• D) a globe as his seat.

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