The Empress Theodora, (wife of Justinian 1) and attendants, 6th century mosaic, from the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna. The mausoleum of Galla Placidia was the work of the nobility, the baptistery and that of the clergy. A century later, under Justinian, the church of San Vitale was built.

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The Empress Theodora, (wife of Justinian 1) and attendants, 6th century mosaic, from the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna. The mausoleum of Galla Placidia was the work of the nobility, the baptistery and that of the clergy. A century later, under Justinian, the church of San Vitale was built.

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