SARCOPHAGUS OF JUNIUS BASSUS

Artist: N/A

Location: Grottoes of St. Peter, Vattican, Rome

Aprox. Date: Second Century CE

Medium: Marble

This sculpture is actually a sarcophagus made for Junius Bassus.  Bassus was a Roman who was baptized before his death.  On the side of the sarcophagus are very intricate carvings of  Christian related scenes.  Many scenes portray Jesus surrounded by followers.  Though the scenes show Jesus as powerful and strong, it also portrays him as humble and kind.

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