The Taking
of Jericho
5th century, with
medieval and modern restorations
Mosaic
Nave,
Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
In the lower register the Ark of the Covenant is carried around the
walls to the sound of trumpets. In the upper register, the Israelites
take the city, helped by Rahab, who is seen on the battlements. See Joshua
6:12-19 (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 Joshua
Photographed at the
site by Richard Stracke