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