Enciclopedia Cattolica

Plate CVI · Lawrence, Saint, Martyr

Vol. VII (1951) · full-page plate
Above: ST. LAWRENCE PRESENTING TO CHRIST PELAGIUS II WHO HOLDS THE MODEL OF THE BASILICA. Mosaic of the triumphal arch of St. Lawrence outside the Walls (578-90) - Rome. Below: ST. LAWRENCE WITH THE GRIDIRON, instrument of his martyrdom. 5th cent. mosaic - Ravenna, so-called Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. - Note, in both representations, St. Lawrence with the insignia of his office: cross and book of the Gospels.
(fot. Anderson)
Plate CVI
(fot. Anderson)
Above: ST. LAWRENCE PRESENTING TO CHRIST PELAGIUS II WHO HOLDS THE MODEL OF THE BASILICA. Mosaic of the triumphal arch of St. Lawrence outside the Walls (578-90) - Rome. Below: ST. LAWRENCE WITH THE GRIDIRON, instrument of his martyrdom. 5th cent. mosaic - Ravenna, so-called Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. - Note, in both representations, St. Lawrence with the insignia of his office: cross and book of the Gospels.

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