Pentecost Cupola Mosaic Self-researched

Location: Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice
Medium: Gold and glass mosaic
Date: 12th century

Biblical Context

Pentecost - The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles fifty days after Easter.

The westernmost dome of the nave depicting the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at Pentecost. Flames descend from a central dove representing the Holy Spirit, with the Apostles arranged in a radial composition below.