justinian's position on the north wall of the apse of san vitale is somewhat ambiguous. he appears to be slightly behind the bishop, yet the paten he carries overlaps the bishop's arm. this indicates the

Based on the scenario whereas he is slightly behind the bishop and in the same time, the paten he is carrying has overlaps the arms of the bishop, this will indicate that there is a balance among or between the church and the state.

because he had a big bear belly