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Christian sarcophagus with rural scenes, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Christian sarcophagus with rural scenes, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Christian sarcophagus with rural scenes, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1925 ca.. Date of Artwork:IV-VI secc
Anderson
ADA-F-024185-0000
Media ID 33146561
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Clergy Farmer Farming And Country Life Maleearly Christian Art Pastor Peasant Sheep Shepherd Christian Religion
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This photograph captures the essence of a Christian sarcophagus adorned with rural scenes, housed in the Lateran Museum in Rome. Today, this remarkable piece of art can be found at the Gregoriano Profano Museum within the Vatican Museums, situated in Vatican City. Dating back to the 4th to 6th centuries AD, this low relief bas-relief showcases early Christian art from Europe's first and second millenniums. The intricate details depict a serene countryside setting filled with pastoral elements such as shepherds tending to their flocks, farmers diligently working on their land, and sheep grazing peacefully. The image transports us back in time to an era where farming and country life were integral parts of society. It offers a glimpse into the daily lives of peasants who relied on agriculture for sustenance and survival. The presence of clergy figures suggests that religion played a significant role in these communities' lives. Captured between 1920-1925 by Anderson from Alinari, this photograph not only preserves the beauty of this ancient artwork but also serves as a testament to its enduring significance throughout history. The juxtaposition between modern photography techniques and timeless religious imagery creates an intriguing visual narrative that transcends time itself. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded of our connection to our ancestors who lived off the land and sought solace through faith. This photograph invites us to reflect on our own relationship with nature, work ethic, spirituality, and how they intertwine within our lives even now.
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