An Interpretation of the Early Byzantine Martyr Inscriptions in the Mosaics of the Rotunda at Thessaloniki

The cupola of the Rotunda at Thessaloniki is decorated with mosaics of male martyrs, originally 20 in number. The over life-size portraits are accompanied by inscriptions giving names, occupation or civic status before martyrdom, and the month of celebration. The specific days of commemoration are n...

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Main Author: Hjalmar Torp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Oslo Library 2017-12-01
Series:Acta ad Archaeologiam et Artium Historiam Pertinentia
Online Access:https://journals.uio.no/acta/article/view/5775