Late Antique sarcophagus depicting Jesus among the Apostles
Format
TIFF
Start date
300
End date
499
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
Late Antique sarcophagus depicting a beardless Jesus Christ seated and flanked by two rows of six Apostles, probably during a sermon. A small four-footed animal, possibly a lamb, is at Christ's feet. The lid is shaped in the form of pitched roof with two human head-like acroteria (probably re-used). It bears a latin inscription.
Language
lat
Physical type
Medium
Material and technique
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