Theodora and her court

Basilica San Vitale, Ravenna, Emilia Romangna, Italy

finally made it here after studying this period at university back in the late 1970's..

Here is Theodora, Roman Empress of the mid 6th century with her court. The lady, second on Theodora's right is stunning and her beauty crosses the centuries.

Theodora had a colourful reputation but she also converted many courtesans, actresses, dancers and circus girls and incorporated them into her court and entourage but we will never know...

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