The Iconography of the Sarcophagus in S. Ambrogio. Hope for Salvation through the Word of Christ

The sarcophagus in the church of S. Ambrogio in Milan is dated to about 390. The lid of the sarcophagus shows scenes and symbols connected to the New Testament. On the front and rear sides, we find Christ represented among the Apostles. Figures from the Old Testament are shown on the two short sides...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Olaf Steen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Oslo Library 2020-02-01
Series:Acta ad Archaeologiam et Artium Historiam Pertinentia
Online Access:https://journals.uio.no/acta/article/view/5679