Santo Stefano Rotondo al Celio


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Chapel of Sts Primus and Felician
The mosaic in the conch here is one of the rare examples from the 7th century in Rome. The work shows the martyrs standing either side of a jewelled cross, on a golden background. They are on a green meadow, which is sprouting red roses. Over the cross is a tondo showing the Head of Christ, which may have been a later addition. At the top is a small depiction of the starry heavens, with the Hand of God the Father holding a wreath. The anonymous 16th century fresco behind the altar, below the mosaic, shows Christ and the Apostles and other saints.