The Sacrifice of Isaac

The Sacrifice of Isaac
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Mosaic

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The Basilica of San Vitale is a late antique church in Ravenna, Italy. The sixth-century church is an important surviving example of early Byzantine art and architecture, and its mosaics in particular are some of the most-studied works in Byzantine art. It is one of eight structures in Ravenna inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

About This Artwork

This 6th Century mosaic depicting the sacrifice of Isaac isone of many Byzantine mosaicsĀ  in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy

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