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Among the masterpieces built in Ravenna during the period in which it was the capital of the Western Roman Empire, from 402 to 476, the small Mausoleum of Galla Placidia stands out, with a poor and bare exterior, worthy of the best of Christians, and an interior decorated with marble and mirror-colored mosaics of profound spiritual richness. Let's discover its structure and focus on the lunettes with San Lorenzo and the Good Shepherd. 00:00 Historical introduction to Byzantine art 01:21 Galla Placidia and her mausoleum 02:53 The plan and the exterior 04:23 Reused bricks and blind arches 05.05 The interior and different types of mosaics 07:05 The soft light with alabaster 07:45 Classical and symbolic plant motifs 10:20 8 apostles in groups of two, with togas 11:41 The lantern 13:05 The dome with a starry sky 14:24 The sarcophagi 15:23 The lunette of San Lorenzo 19:14 The lunette with the Good Shepherd