The Apse Mosaic at San Clemente: Detail, Tree of Life, stags at streams, Lamb of God
As usual, the number of streams is four, reflecting the four rivers in the Garden of Eden. The central lamb has a cruciform halo, symbolizing Christ. Twelve sheep face the Lamb, symbolizing the 12 apostles and 12 tribes of Israel.
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Photographed at the church by Richard Stracke, shared under Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license.