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6TH CENTURY MOSAIC – CHIESA DI SANT’APOLLINARE NUOVO, RAVENNA
Wonderful example of 6th century feminine fashion: the tunic is enriched by the central patagium; the dalmatic of a most rich, austere fabric, with its oblique lower line which breaks up the garment’s monotonous symmetry – an interesting attempt to differentiate between feminine and masculine clothing.
The ornate, jewelled neckline resembles the maniakion: belts and small crowns held in the hands are also jewelled: the large, white veil is solemnly fringed and decorated with gold.
