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Late Antique and Early Christian Art. Chronology of Early Christianity Crucifixion of Christ ca. 29 Crucifixion of St. Peter ca. 64 Persecution of Christians.

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1 Late Antique and Early Christian Art

2 Chronology of Early Christianity Crucifixion of Christ ca. 29 Crucifixion of St. Peter ca. 64 Persecution of Christians Trajan Decius 249-251 Diocletian 303-305 Edict of Milan313 Foundation of Constantinople324 Christianity becomes state religion390 Fall of Rome to Alaric the Visigoth410

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4 Synagogue Dura Europos, Syria ca. 245-256

5 Synagogue Interior Wall paintings of Old Testament scenes from Dura Europos, Syria ca. 245-256 tempera on plaster

6 Synagogue Interior Wall paintings of Old Testament scenes from Dura Europos, Syria ca. 245-256 tempera on plaster Ark of the Covenant in the Temple of Dagon

7 Reconstruction of Christian Community House Dura Europos, Syria ca. 240-256

8 Baptistery from Christian Community House Dura Europos, Syria ca. 240-256

9 Baptistery from Christian Community House Dura Europos, Syria ca. 240-256 tempera paintings Christ Walks on Water

10 Baptistery from Christian Community House Dura Europos, Syria ca. 240-256 tempera paintings Christ the Good Shepherd

11 Baptistery from Christian Community House Dura Europos, Syria ca. 240-256 tempera paintings Christ Healing the Paralytic

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13 Catacomb showing loculi Rome 3rd-4th centuries

14 Good Shepherd, Orants, Story of Jonah Catacomb of Pietro and Marcellino, Rome, Italy early 4th century fresco

15 Good Shepherd Catacomb of Pietro and Marcellino, Rome, Italy early 4th century fresco

16 Orant figure Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome,Italy 3th century fresco

17 Sarcophagus with Old and New Testament Scenes from Rome, Italy ca. 270 marble 1 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.

18 Sarcophagus with Old and New Testament Scenes from Rome, Italy ca. 270 marble 1 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.

19 Sarcophagus with Old and New Testament Scenes from Rome, Italy ca. 270 marble 1 ft. 11 1/4 in. x 6 ft. 2 in.

20 Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus from Rome, Italy ca. 359 marble 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft.

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22 Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus from Rome, Italy, ca. 359. marble, 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft.

23 Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus from Rome, Italy. ca. 359. marble. 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft.

24 Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus from Rome, Italy ca. 359 marble 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft. Raising of Lazarus Fall of Adam and Eve

25 Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus from Rome, Italy ca. 359 marble 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft. Christ Entering Jerusalem

26 Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus From Rome, Italy ca. 359 marble 3 ft. 10 1/2 in. x 8 ft. Christ Enthroned

27 ca. 350-375 marble approximately 2 ft. 4 1/2 in. high

28 Old Saint Peter’s Basilica (restoration drawing) Rome, Italy ca. 320

29 Old Saint Peter’s Basilica (plan) Rome, Italy ca. 320 1. Nave 2. Aisles 3. Apse 4. Transept 5. Narthex 6. Atrium

30 Old Saint Peter’s Basilica (section) Rome, Italy ca. 320

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32 Aula Palatina (basilica) Trier, Germany early 4th century

33 Aula Palatina (basilica) Trier, Germany early 4th century

34 Aula Palatina (basilica) Trier, Germany early 4th century

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36 Santa Sabina Rome, Italy ca. 422-432

37 Santa Sabina Rome, Italy ca. 422-432

38 Santa Costanza Rome, Italy ca. 337-351

39 Santa Costanza Rome, Italy ca. 337-351

40 Santa Costanza Rome, Italy ca. 337-351 Longitudinal Section Plan

41 Santa Costanza vault mosaic Rome, Italy ca. 337-351 tessera mosaic

42 Santa Costanza vault mosaic Rome, Italy ca. 337-351 tessera mosaic

43 Christ as Sol Invictus from the Mausoleum of the Julii Rome, Italy late 3rd century tessera mosaic

44 Santa Maria Maggiore Rome, Italy 432-440 tessera mosaic Drowning of the Egyptians in the Red Sea

45 Santa Maria Maggiore Rome, Italy 432-440 tessera mosaic Hospitality of Abraham

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47 Mausoleum of Galla Placidia Ravenna, Italy ca. 425

48 Christ as the Good Shepherd from the entrance wall of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia Ravenna, Italy ca. 425 tessera mosaic

49 Mausoleum of Galla Placidia Ravenna, Italy ca. 425 tessera mosaics

50 Dome Mosaic of Heaven Mausoleum of Galla Placidia Ravenna, Italy ca. 425 tessera mosaic

51 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504

52 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504

53 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504

54 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504 tessera mosaic Raising of Lazarus

55 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504 tessera mosaic Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes

56 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504 tessera mosaic Christ Foretelling Peter’s Denial

57 Saint Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna, Italy dedicated 504 tessera mosaic Ascension of Christ

58 Vienna Genesis Early 6th century tempera, gold, silver on purple vellum 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.

59 Vienna Genesis Early 6th century tempera, gold, silver on purple vellum 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. Genesis chapter 32 Jacob travels to meet Esau Jacob travels over the Jabbok brook Jacob wrestles with the Angel Jacob blessed by the Angel Jacob’s 11 sons

60 Vienna Genesis Early 6th century tempera, gold, silver on purple vellum 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. Genesis chapter 24:15 Rebecca Leaves Nahor Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well

61 Rossano Gospels early 6th century tempera on purple vellum 11 x 10 1/4 in.

62 Rossano Gospels early 6th century tempera on purple vellum 11 x 10 1/4 in. Matthew chapter 27 Christ before Pilate

63 Pilate Washing his Hands, Christ Carrying the Cross, Denial of Peter from a casket ca. 420 ivory 3 x 3 7/8 in.

64 Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion from a casket ca. 420 ivory 3 x 3 7/8 in.

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