The Death of Moses
5th
century, with
medieval and modern restorations
Mosaic
Santa
Maria Maggiore, Rome
On the left in the upper register, Moses delivers the book of the Law
to his people. See Deuteronomy
31:24-29 (cached).
On the right, he dies on Mount Nebo; in the lower register his body is
laid to rest. See Deuteronomy
34:1-6 (cached).
This
is part of the
extensive series of Old Testament scenes portrayed in mosaics along the
two walls of the nave. Click here for
links to several of the others.
More of Moses
Photographed at the
site by Richard Stracke