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Ravenna, Quadrarco di Braccioforte, the so-called "Sarcophagus Pignatta" (or sarcophagus of the Prophet Elisha)
Enthroned Christ between St. Peter and St. Paul. On the cover, later inscriptions are related to the second use of the sarcophagus by the Pignatta family.
Sarsina, the Triumph of Dionysus, mosaic floor
Detail of the central part of the mosaic: Dionysus on a chariot pulled by two tigers and led by a satyr. Near Dionysus stands Pan.
There is a circular frame all around the central clypeus, divided into squares and triangles, each one filled by one…
There is a circular frame all around the central clypeus, divided into squares and triangles, each one filled by one…
Napoli, Catacomba di S. Gaudioso. Arcosolio decorato a mosaico (sec. VII)
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…
Napoli. Catacombe di S. Gennaro. Arcosolio con San Gennaro e figure oranti (III sec.)
Wall painting depicting St. Januarius between two orants
Napoli, catacombe di S. Gennaro. Arcosolio decorato con figure di martiri
Wall painting depicting two martyrs
Napoli, Catacombe di S.Gaudioso. Arcosolio decorato a mosaico (V sec.)
Wall mosaic with a kantharos and swirls of vine
Napoli. Catacombe di S. Gennaro. S. Pietro e un defunto (V sec.)
Wall painting with St. Peter and a male figure holding a crown
Napoli. Catacombe di S. Gennaro. Passaggio al piano superiore
Interior of the Catacomb of S. Gennaro, entrance to the upper floor