. slides/aerial.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Aerial view of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. <em>Image &copy; <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/earth/download.htm">Google Earth</a>.</em> Aerial view of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. <em>Image &copy; <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/earth/download.htm">Google Earth</a>.</em> slides/aerial.jpg slides/xti_8497pb.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Exterior, viewed from the north on the Piazza della Bocca della Verit&agrave;. The facade dates from the 8th century and the tower from the 12th century. Exterior, viewed from the north on the Piazza della Bocca della Verit&agrave;. The facade dates from the 8th century and the tower from the 12th century. slides/xti_8497pb.jpg slides/facade-photograph-1850s.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 1850s photograph of the Baroque facade of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. This was added in the 18th century and removed at the end of the 19th century to restore the church to its ancient appearance. 1850s photograph of the Baroque facade of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. This was added in the 18th century and removed at the end of the 19th century to restore the church to its ancient appearance. slides/facade-photograph-1850s.jpg slides/IMG_4123.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. slides/IMG_4123.JPG slides/IMG_4088p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. slides/IMG_4088p.jpg slides/IMG_4092.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. slides/IMG_4092.JPG slides/IMG_4093.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. The greatest attraction of the church for most tourists is the <em>Bocca della Verit&agrave;</em>, &quot;Mouth of Truth.&quot; The large marble mask is an ancient Roman artifact that was either a drain cover or part of a fountain. It was placed here at the north end of the nathex in 1632. Its name and popularity derive from a medieval legend that if a liar placed his or her hand in its mouth, it would be bitten off. The legend was charmingly tested by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in the film <em>Roman Holiday</em>, only adding to its popularity. Today visitors line up in the porch for their turn to be photographed with their hand inside. slides/IMG_4093.JPG slides/xti_8493.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 West door in the narthex, with 11th-century carved decoration. West door in the narthex, with 11th-century carved decoration. slides/xti_8493.JPG slides/xti_8494.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Latin inscription displayed in the narthex. Latin inscription displayed in the narthex. slides/xti_8494.JPG slides/xti_8495.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Latin inscription displayed in the narthex. Latin inscription displayed in the narthex. slides/xti_8495.JPG slides/tomb-of-alfanus-cc-antmoose.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The tomb of Alfanus, with inscription and traces of fresco, in the narthex. <em>Photo <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/"><img src="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/images/icons/creative_commons.gif" alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-color:#FFFFFF" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/people/antmoose/">Anthony M</a>.</em> The tomb of Alfanus, with inscription and traces of fresco, in the narthex. <em>Photo <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/"><img src="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/images/icons/creative_commons.gif" alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-color:#FFFFFF" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/people/antmoose/">Anthony M</a>.</em> slides/tomb-of-alfanus-cc-antmoose.jpg slides/xti_8492.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Detail of the Tomb of Alfanus, with remains of medieval fresco, in the narthex. Detail of the Tomb of Alfanus, with remains of medieval fresco, in the narthex. slides/xti_8492.JPG slides/xti_8450pab.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Nave looking east. Nave looking east. slides/xti_8450pab.jpg slides/xti_8452p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Nave looking east. Nave looking east. slides/xti_8452p.jpg slides/xti_8447.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/xti_8447.JPG slides/IMG_4099p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Columns and pillars of the 8th-century north arcade seen from the nave. Columns and pillars of the 8th-century north arcade seen from the nave. slides/IMG_4099p.jpg slides/west-wall-w-statio-columns-wp-gfdl.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 West wall of the nave, incorporating columns from the 4th-century loggia. <em>Photo licensed under <a href="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/fdl.html">GFDL</a>.</em> West wall of the nave, incorporating columns from the 4th-century loggia. <em>Photo licensed under <a href="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/fdl.html">GFDL</a>.</em> slides/west-wall-w-statio-columns-wp-gfdl.JPG slides/xti_8477.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. slides/xti_8477.JPG slides/xti_8478.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. slides/xti_8478.JPG slides/xti_8480.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. slides/xti_8480.JPG slides/xti_8481.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. Capital in the nave, either ancient Roman or medieval. slides/xti_8481.JPG slides/xti_8470p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Cosmati pavement in the nave floor, dating from 1293. Cosmati pavement in the nave floor, dating from 1293. slides/xti_8470p.jpg slides/xti_8471p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View inside the 13th-century <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) made by the Cosmati family. View inside the 13th-century <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) made by the Cosmati family. slides/xti_8471p.jpg slides/xti_8472p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View inside the 13th-century <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) made by the Cosmati family. View inside the 13th-century <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) made by the Cosmati family. slides/xti_8472p.jpg slides/xti_8473p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View inside the 13th-century <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) made by the Cosmati family. View inside the 13th-century <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) made by the Cosmati family. slides/xti_8473p.jpg slides/xti_8474p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Marble ambo (pulpit) and paschal candlestick in the schola cantorum, all made by the Cosmati family in the 13th century. Marble ambo (pulpit) and paschal candlestick in the schola cantorum, all made by the Cosmati family in the 13th century. slides/xti_8474p.jpg slides/xti_8459p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View from the east of the 13th-century Cosmati ambo and lion in the chancel. View from the east of the 13th-century Cosmati ambo and lion in the chancel. slides/xti_8459p.jpg slides/xti_8458p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 13th-century lion and paschal candlestick in the chancel. 13th-century lion and paschal candlestick in the chancel. slides/xti_8458p.jpg slides/IMG_4095.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. slides/IMG_4095.JPG slides/IMG_4109.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. slides/IMG_4109.JPG slides/IMG_4097.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. slides/IMG_4097.JPG slides/IMG_4098.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. View through the 13th-century Cosmati <em>schola cantorum</em> (choir enclosure) to the high altar and apse. slides/IMG_4098.JPG slides/IMG_4118.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/IMG_4118.JPG slides/IMG_4106.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View over the 13th-century choir furniture to the central apse, decorated with modern frescoes. View over the 13th-century choir furniture to the central apse, decorated with modern frescoes. slides/IMG_4106.JPG slides/IMG_4107.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View over the 13th-century choir furniture to the central apse, decorated with modern frescoes. View over the 13th-century choir furniture to the central apse, decorated with modern frescoes. slides/IMG_4107.JPG slides/xti_8462.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/xti_8462.JPG slides/xti_8449.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View through the left nave arcade to the ciborium (1294) over the high altar. View through the left nave arcade to the ciborium (1294) over the high altar. slides/xti_8449.JPG slides/IMG_4102.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View of the high altar from the left aisle. View of the high altar from the left aisle. slides/IMG_4102.JPG slides/xti_8466c.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The lovely marble altar canopy, known as the Ciborium of Deodatus, is in the Florentine Gothic style and dates from 1294. It was made by Deodatus (1225-1303), a member of the Cosmati family. The lovely marble altar canopy, known as the Ciborium of Deodatus, is in the Florentine Gothic style and dates from 1294. It was made by Deodatus (1225-1303), a member of the Cosmati family. slides/xti_8466c.jpg slides/xti_8465p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The lovely marble altar canopy, known as the Ciborium of Deodatus, is in the Florentine Gothic style and dates from 1294. It was made by Deodatus (1225-1303), a member of the Cosmati family. The lovely marble altar canopy, known as the Ciborium of Deodatus, is in the Florentine Gothic style and dates from 1294. It was made by Deodatus (1225-1303), a member of the Cosmati family. slides/xti_8465p.jpg slides/xti_8460.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The lovely marble altar canopy, known as the Ciborium of Deodatus, is in the Florentine Gothic style and dates from 1294. It was made by Deodatus (1225-1303), a member of the Cosmati family. The lovely marble altar canopy, known as the Ciborium of Deodatus, is in the Florentine Gothic style and dates from 1294. It was made by Deodatus (1225-1303), a member of the Cosmati family. slides/xti_8460.JPG slides/xti_8448p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/xti_8448p.jpg slides/IMG_4104.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 slides/IMG_4104.JPG slides/IMG_4112.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Modern frescoes in the back of the central apse, with traces of earlier ones underneath. Modern frescoes in the back of the central apse, with traces of earlier ones underneath. slides/IMG_4112.JPG slides/xti_8467.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Part of the 13th-century Cosmati choir screen, extending across the right aisle. Part of the 13th-century Cosmati choir screen, extending across the right aisle. slides/xti_8467.JPG slides/IMG_4111p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Latin inscription on the 13th-century Cosmati choir screen in the right aisle. Latin inscription on the 13th-century Cosmati choir screen in the right aisle. slides/IMG_4111p.jpg slides/xti_8454.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Modern fresco, 8th-century architecture and 13th-century Cosmati pavement in the apse at the end of the right aisle. Modern fresco, 8th-century architecture and 13th-century Cosmati pavement in the apse at the end of the right aisle. slides/xti_8454.JPG slides/IMG_4116.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Modern fresco of the beheading of St. John the Baptist in the right apse. Modern fresco of the beheading of St. John the Baptist in the right apse. slides/IMG_4116.JPG slides/xti_8457.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Modern fresco of the Lamb of God in the right apse. Modern fresco of the Lamb of God in the right apse. slides/xti_8457.JPG slides/IMG_4101.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Detail of a side altar. Detail of a side altar. slides/IMG_4101.JPG slides/valentine-skull-cc-lawrence-op.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Relics of St. Valentine, which are taken out on his feast day, February 14. <em>Photo <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/"><img src="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/images/icons/creative_commons.gif" alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-color:#FFFFFF" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/people/paullew/">Br Lawrence Lew, OP</a>.</em> Relics of St. Valentine, which are taken out on his feast day, February 14. <em>Photo <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/"><img src="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/images/icons/creative_commons.gif" alt="Creative Commons License" style="border-color:#FFFFFF" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/people/paullew/">Br Lawrence Lew, OP</a>.</em> slides/valentine-skull-cc-lawrence-op.jpg slides/crypt-wp-gfdl.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Side aisle of the 8th-century crypt, which is laid out like a tiny basilica. <em>Photo licensed under <a href="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/fdl.html">GFDL</a>.</em> Side aisle of the 8th-century crypt, which is laid out like a tiny basilica. <em>Photo licensed under <a href="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/fdl.html">GFDL</a>.</em> slides/crypt-wp-gfdl.JPG slides/crypt-tufa-block-from-temple-wp-gfdl.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Large tufa block from the podium of the Roman temple visible in the crypt wall. <em>Photo licensed under <a href="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/fdl.html">GFDL</a>.</em> Large tufa block from the podium of the Roman temple visible in the crypt wall. <em>Photo licensed under <a href="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/fdl.html">GFDL</a>.</em> slides/crypt-tufa-block-from-temple-wp-gfdl.JPG slides/xti_8483.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/xti_8483.JPG slides/IMG_4122.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/IMG_4122.JPG slides/IMG_4122cp.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/IMG_4122cp.jpg slides/xti_8483cp.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/xti_8483cp.JPG slides/xti_8484cp-mary.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/xti_8484cp-mary.jpg slides/xti_8484p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/xti_8484p.jpg slides/xti_8485p.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:25:18 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. Fragment of an 8th century mosaic displayed in the sacristy of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It was part of a huge mosaic commissioned by Pope John VII (705-07) for an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica. The full mosaic measured 9 meters long by 6 meters high and centered on a large portrait of the Virgin with the pope, surrounded by seven scenes from her life. This is part of one of the seven scenes, depicting the Adoration of the Magi. It was donated to the church in 1639. slides/xti_8485p.jpg