Coptic sculpture (4th-6th centuries)

Stone sculptures of the 4th to the 6th centuries from Egypt comprise capitals, especially of imported marble, as well as other architectural elements (e.g. friezes, cornices, consoles, lunettes, niches and reliefs) and stelae carved in local limestone.

Preview Picture Data File Info Comment
Angel
5th century
Stone
Musée du Louvre, Paris

630*1600
True Color
226 Kb



Angel Attacking Leda and the Swan
5th century
Stone
Coptic Museum, Cairo

1100*669
True Color
231 Kb




Summary of Coptic Art
Painting | Sculpture | Textiles