Perugia: Chiesa di S. Bernardino, sarcofago che funge da altar maggiore

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Title:	Perugia: Chiesa di S. Bernardino, sarcofago che funge da altar maggiore
Start date:	300
End date:	399
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Perugia: Church of S. Bernardino, sarcophagus used as the main altar. Egidio was buried inside (end of the 13th c. - 1887). It is of the columned type with Christ enthroned in the centre, between the personification of the Ecclesia and Apostles. The lid is decorated with scenes from the Old Testament, in particular the Ark of Noah and Jonah.
Place:	Perugia, Italy
Languages:	Latin
Medium:	marble (rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	UNIBO Bovini Archive
Physical type:	altarpieces sarcophagi (coffins)
Material and technique:	sculpting
Data provider:	University of Bologna
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Appears in Collections:	BYZART