Art History
400-1300 Medieval Era

Early Christian

  1. Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
  2. Santa Sabina
  3. Santa Prassede (Praxedes)
  4. Santa Maria Maggiore
  5. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna
  6. Lindau Gospels Cover

Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, marble, 359 C.E. (Treasury of Saint Peter's Basilica) Please note that due to photography restrictions, the images used in the video above show the plaster cast on display in the Vatican Museum. Nevertheless, the audio conversation was recorded in the treasury in Saint Peter's Basilica, in front of the original sarcophagus. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker http://www.smarthistory.org/sarcophagus-of-junius-bassus.html

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Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus

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