Connie

Abraham Lunette in San Vitale  [[image:abraham_lunette.jpg width="432" height="332"]]
This mosaic picture calls "Abraham Lunette". This mosaic focus on Old Testament figures, which is in the north walls in San Vitale.

The center and left hand side of the mosaic represents the angels announcing to Abraham the birth of his son Isaac. Abraham. This mosaic is based on Genesis 18:1-15.

The right hand side of the mosaic represents the famous story of the sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham. This is based on Genesis 22. That Abraham is tested by the Lord and is called upon to sacrifice Isaac, his only son.

I selected this artwork because the picture show many details and shodowing even it was mosaic picture.

http://employees.oneonta.edu/farberas/ARTH/arth212/san_vitale.html