BATTISTERO DEGLI ORTODOSSI - L'Ottagono di Luce

#orthodoxbaptistery #art #summaries ORTHODOX BAPTISTERY - The Octagon of Light In the heart of Ravenna, the Orthodox Baptistery, or Neonian, houses one of the oldest and most resplendent mosaic cycles in the Christian world. Built at the end of the 4th century by Bishop Urso and renovated around 450 by Neon, the octagonal building recounts, through the light of its mosaics, the mystery of the Baptism of Christ. In this video, we explore the baptistery's architecture, its stucco decorations, apses, dome of clay tubes, and the extraordinary central scene: Jesus immersed in the Jordan, surrounded by the apostles in procession and the symbols of the heavenly city. A masterpiece that unites art, faith, and technical ingenuity, the beating heart of late-antique art in Ravenna. ✨ If you love art and want to discover its most fascinating stories, subscribe to the "Riassunti d'Arte" channel and activate the bell so you don't miss the next videos!