The Catacombs of Priscilla on the Via Salaria in Rome are situated in a quarry that during Roman time was used for burials. Some of the walls and ceilings in the catacombs display fine decorations illustrating Biblical scenes. They contain many wall paintings representing saints and early Christian symbols.

The catacombs contains the best example of third-century art, the Greek Chapel, a square chamber with an arch which contains 3rd century frescoes interpreting Old and New Testaments scenes. Some of the walls and ceilings in the catacombs display fine decorations illustrating Biblical scenes. They contain many wall paintings representing saints and early Christian symbols.

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	Interior view 3rd century Photo Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1400*966 True Color 244 Kb
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1200*396 True Color 131 Kb
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1000*341 True Color 51 Kb
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1400*688 True Color 254 Kb
	Fractio panis 2nd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1500*1207 True Color 218 Kb
	Old Testament scene 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1200*826 True Color 249 Kb
	Three Babylonian Men Thrown into the Fiery Furnace 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1100*881 True Color 206 Kb
	Adoration of the Magi 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1200*727 True Color 125 Kb
	Interior view 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1000*656 True Color 95 Kb
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1500*745 True Color 146 Kb
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1500*869 True Color 239 Kb
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1100*737 True Color 180 Kb
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life (detail) 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	937*1200 True Color 256 Kb
	Scenes from a Christian woman's life (detail) 260s Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	799*1200 True Color 232 Kb
	The Good Shepherd around 200 Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	716*1000 True Color 209 Kb
	The Good Shepherd around 200 Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	773*1300 True Color 238 Kb
	Interior view 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1300*906 True Color 232 Kb
	Interior view 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1100*741 True Color 181 Kb
	Coopers 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1200*866 True Color 229 Kb
	Virgin with a Prophet 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1012*1200 True Color 246 Kb
	Annunciation 3rd century Fresco Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome	1200*1400 True Color 247 Kb