03-28-2006, 03:12 PM
The simple line drawing you mentioned is actually in RMC 2, not RMC 1. It appears on page 11 and is even kind enough (thank you Graham!) to give exact dimensions. It describes the oval as being 2.86m x 2.42m.
So you're of the opinion that the more rounded edges indicate ecclesiastical vestments? Is this borne out in any other artistic examples from the period? Makes fairly good sense that there would be some kind of distinction, though. The rest of Justinian and his entourage (in the Ravenna mosaic) definitely appear sport more rectangular duds.
So you're of the opinion that the more rounded edges indicate ecclesiastical vestments? Is this borne out in any other artistic examples from the period? Makes fairly good sense that there would be some kind of distinction, though. The rest of Justinian and his entourage (in the Ravenna mosaic) definitely appear sport more rectangular duds.
Franklin Slaton
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
Your mother wears caligae!
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
Your mother wears caligae!
