Justinian Collection

Empress Theodora / Ravenna
EMPRESS THEODORA wife of Justinian

Justinian I (Ravenna)
JUSTINIAN I

JUSTINIAN I (483-565). Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, 527-565. Emperor Justinian the Great and his Court. Mid-6th century Byzantine mosaic from San Vitale, Ravenna

Empress Theodora. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Italy
Empress Theodora I (500-548) with a court of ladies. Mosaic. 6th century. Basilica of Saint Vitale. Ravenna. Italy

Justinian, Byzantine emperor
Byzantine emperor and his attendant. Antique hand-colored print

Emperor Justinian and his Court. ca. 547. ITALY. Ravenna. San Vitale. Early Byzantine art. Mosaic

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

Justinian I
JUSTINIAN I The most brilliant of the Byzantine emperors

Justinian (engraving)
653977 Justinian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justinian. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier (1890)

Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Istanbul. Turkey
Turkey. Istanbul. Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Erected during the reign of Justinian I. Interior

Belisarius Begging
BELISARIUS Byzantine general under Emperor Justinian I, in disgrace, forced to beg in the street

Belisarius (505-565) Byzantine general under Justinian I. Belasarius refusing the crown of Italy offered to him by
532035 Belisarius (505-565) Byzantine general under Justinian I. Belasarius refusing the crown of Italy offered to him by the Goths in 540

Emperor Justinian I - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail of The Emperor Justinian I (483-565), from the mosaic in the apse in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Bishop Maximianus - Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Detail - The face of Bishop Maximianus (Maximian) of Ravenna (499556) from the impressive Byzantine mosaic of Emperor Justinian I and his suite, at the Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

Second Council of Constantinople, held in 553 a. C. under the pontificate of Pope Vigilio and the reign of Justinian, fresco Painting, 16th century

Shipment of goods on a boat, Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Portrait of Justinian I - Byzantine emperor
Vintage engraving of Justinian I, traditionally known as Justinian the Great and also Saint Justinian the Great. Byzantine (East Roman) emperor from 527 to 565

Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)
Leaf from a copy of Justinian's Institutiones, parchment. Main body text in two columns in black in a protogothic hand with alternating red and blue decorated initials and red

Justinian Digesta, Book XXXIII (Fragment)
Double folio, parchment, from Justinian's Digesta. Main body text in black ink written in two columns with contemporary marginal and interlineal gloss

Justinian Digesta, Books V and VI (Fragment)
Bifolium from a copy of Justinian's Pandects, or Digesta Justiniani Augusti, parchment. Containing part of the end of Book V (De Judiciis) and the beginning of Book VI (De Rei Vindicatione)

Emperor Justinian receiving the pandects (civil laws), 1511, Lorenzo Lotto, 1480-1556, room of the signature
868139 Emperor Justinian receiving the pandects (civil laws), 1511, Lorenzo Lotto, 1480-1556, room of the signature, Raphael rooms, fresco, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy by Lotto

Allegorical figure of Europe by Andrea Appiani
Allegorical figure of Europe seated on a throne in a purple robe with books, globe, palette, sceptre, lyre and owl. After a painting by Andrea Appiani.. L Europa come figurata dall Appiani

Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Empress Theodora, etc
Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4. Immagini di Giustiniano Teodora

Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Justinian II
Byzantine Emperor Justinian II, 668-711. Flavius Iustinianus, Rhinotmetos or Rhinotmetus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Portrait of Byzantine Emperors Constans II
Byzantine Emperor Constans II, Heraclius Constantinus Augustus or Constantine the Bearded, 630-668, and son Constantine IV, Flavius Constantinus Augustus or Pogonatos, 652-685

Portrait of Roman Emperor Justin I
Roman Emperor Justin I, 450-527. Flavius Iustinus Augustus, Eastern Roman Emperor, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Justinian I
Roman Emperor Justinian I, 482-565. Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus Augustus, known as Justinian the Great and also Saint Justinian the Great, Byzantine Emperor, Eastern Roman Emperor

Portrait of the Courtesan and Actress, Theodora, before her wedding with Emperor
ELD1201311 Portrait of the Courtesan and Actress, Theodora, before her wedding with Emperor Justinian I, 1888 (coloured engraving) by French School

Portrait of St. Lawrence Giustiniani, Bishop of Venice
GR13119 Portrait of St.Lawrence Giustiniani, Bishop of Venice by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; eGordon Roberton Photography Archive; Italian, out of copyright

Page from the Pandects of Justinian (colour litho)
961176 Page from the Pandects of Justinian (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of paleography)

Justinian I the Great (engraving)
818722 Justinian I the Great (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justinian I the Great (c 482- 565).East Roman Emperor

Justinian, illustration from The Universal Historical Dictionary by George Crabb
LLM438635 Justinian, illustration from The Universal Historical Dictionary by George Crabb, published 1825 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Saint Sampson with the Emperor Justinian, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
5058803 Saint Sampson with the Emperor Justinian, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Baumgartner, Johann Wolfgang (1712-61); 29 x 21.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1626721 Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armorel of Lyonesse, A Romance of To-Day)

JUSTINIAN I Roman Emperor issuing the Digests Date: 483 - 565

ITALIAN EVENTS / JUSTINIAN
Justinian I, Roman Emperor, issues the Digests Date: 529

Former RNLI St Davids lifeboat station, St Justinian, South
A crewman climbs the steps from the RNLI St Davids lifeboat station at St Justinian, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The previous lifeboat station can be seen bottom right

Emperor Justinian I (mosaic)
1078070 Emperor Justinian I (mosaic) by Italian School; San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy; (add.info.: Ravenna, Ravenna Province, Italy)

Theodora and her court, Mosaic Church of San Vitale in Ravenna

Justinian and his entourage, Mosaic Church of San Vitale in Ravenna

Market of the merchants, Miniature in the Codice Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c.1300

Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300, with the scene of a scribe

Frontispiece with representation of different scenes, Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Masons and stonecutters, detail of the miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Detail of the Justice, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300, administration of justice, detail of the miniature

Shipment of goods on a boat and illuminated initial letter with a sailor in a boat, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Mosaics in the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna

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Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 527 to 565. He is remembered for his significant contributions to the empire and his ambitious efforts to restore its former glory. One of Justinian's most notable achievements was his partnership with Empress Theodora. She played a crucial role in shaping his policies and decisions, making her one of the most influential women in Byzantine history. Together, they embarked on numerous projects aimed at strengthening their rule and expanding their territories. During his reign, Justinian set out to reconquer lost territories in Italy. Ravenna became a key city under Byzantine control during this time. It served as an important administrative center and showcased the grandeur of Justinian's empire. The Basilica of Saint Vitale in Ravenna stands as a testament to Justinian's architectural legacy. This stunning church displays intricate mosaics that depict Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora among other religious figures, highlighting their close association with divine authority. Justinian's court was renowned for its opulence and sophistication. A famous depiction from around 547 shows him surrounded by members of his court in Italy. This image captures the splendor and power that characterized his reign. Aside from military conquests and political endeavors, Justinian made significant contributions to legal reform through the Corpus Iuris Civilis (Body of Civil Law). This comprehensive collection of laws shaped Western legal systems for centuries to come. Despite all these accomplishments, not everything went smoothly for Justinian during his rule. An engraving titled "Belisarius Begging" portrays General Belisarius pleading for alms after being accused unjustly by jealous rivals within the empire. Justinian left an indelible mark on both Eastern Roman history and European civilization as a whole. His ambition drove him towards greatness but also brought challenges along the way.