| Here Justinian shows himself as a holy representative of god as symbolized by the halo. He and Theodora are participating in a church service. Justinian is shown carrying the bread and Theodora the wine. The X and P on the shield represent the greek letters chi and rho which are the first two letters of the greek word for Christ. |
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Emperor Justinan and Attendants |
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Byzantine Artist
What- Apse Mosiac When- 526-47 A.D. Where-San Vitale Why- Shown confirming his rule by showing himself in the center of the mosaic amoung his people. |
  
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