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Central nave after the Fossati restoration, looking toward the east, late 19th century
The Fossatis used both sixth- and nineteenth-century designs as the basis for their decoration. Thus,
the apse and semidomes are decorated with imitations of Justinianic patterns, while the spandrels are
adorned with medallions that include neo-Gothic rosettes, a typical nineteenth-century pattern.
(photo: Sebah and Joaillier)