The Christ as Good Shepherd from the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia at Ravenna is said to be deeply rooted in the classical tradition.Which of the following would support that belief?

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The presence of Greco-Roman illusionistic devices, such as the use of foreshortening and the depiction of deep space, is a hallmark of the classical tradition in art. This suggests that the Christ as Good Shepherd is deeply rooted in this tradition.