Monday, June 10, 2013

Portals of Saint Mark's Basilica

North Portal / West Facade : Basilica San Marco : Venice, IT

The above mosaic depicts what the Basilica of Saint Mark probably looked like in the mid-13th century. The four bronze horses that are part of the facade are included the upper arches of the mosaic.


Central Portal / West Facade : Basilica San Marco : Venice, IT

The central portal featuring the ascension of Christ. Above that, the winged lion of Venice and the four bronzes horses.


East Portal / West Facade : Basilica San Marco : Venice, IT

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 6/2013




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