The mosaics of St Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna (executed between 493 and 526) were commissioned by the Arian Ostrogothic King Theodoric. On the south side of the nave twenty-six male martyrs set off in procession from Ravenna (represented by a Palatium in classical style) to greet Christ enthroned as Pantocrator. On the north wall twenty-two female martyrs leave Classe (the port of Ravenna) to join the magi in adoration of the Virgin and Child. Our illustration shows the magi (in Phrygian caps and trousers, to signify their foreign and exotic origins) presenting their gifts.