Napoli, Catacomba di S. Gaudioso. Arcosolio decorato a mosaico (sec. VII)

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Title:	Napoli, Catacomba di S. Gaudioso. Arcosolio decorato a mosaico (sec. VII)
Start date:	600
End date:	699
Historical Period:	Western Early Middle Ages
Description:	Mosaic decoration of an arcosolium: in the centre, inside a red clipeus, there is a Latin cross. The medallion is held by a dove, which has a crown between the open wings, as an allegory of the triumphant Christ. On the sides of this composition, two lambs are surrounded by grapes and swirls of vine.
Place:	Catacombe di San Gaudioso, Italy
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	UNIBO Bovini Archive
Physical type:	mosaics (visual works) arcosolia catacombs
Material and technique:	mosaic (process)
Data provider:	University of Bologna
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Appears in Collections:	BYZART