- Image ID
- 6148
- Filename
- xti_5011pl.jpg
- Title
- Griffin Mosaic, 11C
- Location
- Bitonto Cathedral, Bitonto, Italy
- Caption
- Perfectly preserved floor mosaic of a griffin, dating from the 11th century. It is located in the ruins of a square building of unknown purpose (possibly a tower) on the west side of the early medieval basilica. It can now be seen through a glass panel in the nave and in the museum of excavations below. The griffin, which has the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, was often used in Christian medieval art to symbolize the dual natures of Christ. Bitonto Cathedral, Puglia, Italy.
- Dates
- created April 4, 2008 | added June 21, 2010 | updated February 28, 2025
- Part of Trip
- 7
- Credit
- Holly Hayes
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved. May not be copied without permission.
- Camera
- Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
- EXIF Data
- 24 mm · 0.02000 sec · ISO 1600
- Image Size
- 4200 x 2800 px (11 MP)
- Quality
- 6
- EdStockPhoto?
- yes
- Art History Images?
- yes