EARLY CHRISTIAN PAINTER, Italian
(active in 3rd century in Rome)

Interior view

3rd century
Fresco
Catacombs of Priscilla, Rome

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 photo shows the interior of the Cubiculum of the Velatio.




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