Ancient Tombs with Winged Victories Unearthed in Rome’s Vast Ostiense Necropolis
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Ancient Tombs with Winged Victories Unearthed in Rome’s Vast Ostiense Necropolis
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Painted vault in circular form divided into geometric regions of large and small circles and squares, and semicircles. White background. There are also scattered birds and other animals and garlands.
Painted vault from the catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus. At the center is an image of the good shepherd. Around the edge (clockwise from top): Daniel in the lions den, a baptism (of Jesus?), Noah's ark, Abraham sacrificing Isaac.
(Wilpert watercolor, pl. 73)
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Four photos. Top left a woman taking a photo. Top right, the same woman with a camera crouched in a catacomb tomb. Bottom left. The same woman with a camera with a man with a camera standing inside a catacomb chamber. Bottom right a shadow of a woman wearing a hat taking a photo against a wall of ancient inscriptions. Text: Estelle Brettman and Fernando Di Porto at work.
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There is literary attestation but no firm archaeological evidence as of yet.
Could be, since the iconography is similar. I would lean towards Moses only because of the parallel Old Testament theme with Noah, and the lack of guards that are usually (though not always) in the Peter/rock scene. Good call!
Are you sure that's Moses, and not Peter?
catacomb burial chamber. On the back wall is a tomb about head height that has been dug out. Below, an arch reaching up from the floor. The walls are painted white with various decorations, incluing the figures mentioned in the text.
Burial chamber from the catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus. On the left Moses strikes the rock. On the right Noah pops out of the ark. In the center TWO magi approach the Virgin Mary and child Jesus.
(image: Wilpert watercolor, pl. 60)
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reliquary in a church containing a skull. it has a label on it that says "S. Valentini M."
For all those who have ever lost their head for love, St. Valentine wishes you a happy #Valentine's Day! 💖💀
Happy Valentine's Day! Take a tour of the #catacombs of San Valentino in #Rome!
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Vault fresco from the catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus showing the good shepherd at the center with scenes from the story of Jonah interspersed with praying figures (orants).
Vault fresco from the catacomb of Saints Peter and Marcellinus showing the good shepherd at the center with scenes from the story of Jonah interspersed with praying figures (orants).
(Joseph Wilpert watercolor, plate 61)
La fresque du Bon Berger découverte à Iznik : aux origines de l’iconographie chrétienne. #Archéologie
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The signature of Antonio Bosio, one of the first systematic explorers of the catacombs in the early 17th century can be seen on the fresco.
small rectamgular burial chamger. against back wall seven men carry a barrel towards two more on the left side. Two columns decorate the front of the burial space. Other decorative motifs decorat the ceiling vault.
Fresco from the Cubiculum of the Barrel Makers in the Catacombs of Priscilla. The fresco shows a group of men carrying a large barrel towards two more. The burial space likely belonged to a collegium of barrel makers.
(Joseph Wilpert watercolor)
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The central medallion was heavily restored in the 19th c. and some would argue many of the original details obscured. For example, Jesus is depicted as bearded here, whereas in many other early Christian depictions of the baptism (such as the one in the Arian baptistery) he is shown beardless.
To see this mosaic of the #Baptism of Christ in person is breathtaking. Commissioned in the 5th c. it decorates the dome of the Orthodox Baptistery in #Ravenna. Around the central medallion is a procession of the 12 apostles (Paul being the 12th!)
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2026-2027 SHOHET SCHOLARS GRANT FOR RESEARCH ON THE ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN The Shohet Scholars Grant of the International Catacomb Society is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars cohort. Awards up to $30,000. Submission deadline is February 1, 2026. This annual grant program funds research on the Ancient Mediterranean. Projects need not focus on the catacombs. Shohet Scholars may do their research in archaeology, art history, classical studies, history, comparative religions, or related subjects. We welcome interdisciplinary projects that approach traditional topics from new perspectives. For further information and to apply go to the ICS website: www.catacombsociety.org/shohet-scholars/. Email questions to ShohetICS@gmail.com Image of fresco of a bird and a shepherd with a sheep over his shoulders. Paintings from the Catacombs of Domatilla in Rome.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Shohet Scholars Grant for research on the Ancient Mediterranean! Awards range from $2,000-$30,000.
Deadline is Feburary 1, 2026.
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