Murals in the Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome (2nd-5th centuries)

The Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter are situated on the ancient Via Labicana in Rome. Their name refers to the Christian martyrs Marcellinus and Peter who, according to tradition, were buried here.

Some of the frescoes in the catacombs were recently restores restored, such as those of the cubicle of Susanna and the fossor, the niche of Daniel, the arcosolium of Orpheus, the cubicle of Our Lady with two Magi, and the cubicle of the praying matron.

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Adam and Eve
late 3rd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Noe and the Dove
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Mural decoration
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration (detail)
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration (detail)
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration (detail)
2nd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration (detail)
3rd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Ceiling decoration
3rd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Christ between Sts Peter and Paul
4th century
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome


Christ between Sts Peter and Paul
400-20
Fresco
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome



Catacomb paintings
Domitilla | Marcellinus and Peter | Priscilla
Callixtus | Via Latina | Others in Rome



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