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The "Triumphal Arch" and apse |
Detail of left spandrel |
Detail of left spandrel |
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Joshua & Angel Troops flee Jericho, report to Joshua |
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Joshua crosses Jordan with Ark Joshua sends troops to Jericho |
Nave mosaics: Joshua and the Ark |
The mosaic cycle on the triumphal arch and nave walls at Santa maria Maggiore is the earliest comprehensive cycle of biblical scenes that is known. Originally 21 scenes covered each wall, but only 15 and 12 remain. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob appear on the left-hand scenes, while Moses and Joshua are the main figures on the right. On the triumphal arch are scenes from the infancy narrative of Jesus, which rely on both canonical and apochryphal accounts. |
Nave mosaics: Moses and Laban |
Nave mosaics: Moses before Pharoah |
Nave mosaics: Abraham at Mamre |
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