Sarcophagus front depicting Christ and Moses striking water from the rock, preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City; formerly in the Lateran Museum, it was transferred to the Vatican Museums in 1970

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Sarcophagus front depicting Christ and Moses striking water from the rock, preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City; formerly in the Lateran Museum, it was transferred to the Vatican Museums in 1970

Sarcophagus front depicting Christ and Moses striking water from the rock, preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City; formerly in the Lateran Museum, it was transferred to the Vatican Museums in 1970 Rome Lateran Museum Sarcophagus Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1929. Date of Artwork:IV-VI sec. d.C

Anderson
ADA-F-028899-0000

Media ID 33151848

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Bible Old Testament Cupola Dome Jesus Christ Christ Child Mary Magdalen Moses Other Important Women People Roof Story Of Moses Subject

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of history, the Sarcophagus front depicting Christ and Moses striking water from the rock. Preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City, this artwork was formerly housed in the Lateran Museum before being transferred to its current location in 1970. Dating back to the 4th to 6th century AD, this early Christian art piece holds immense significance. The intricate details and craftsmanship depict a powerful scene from biblical times. In this portrayal, Moses and Christ are seen striking water from a rock, symbolizing their divine ability to provide sustenance and salvation. The photograph itself was taken in 1929 by Anderson from Alinari. It captures not only the beauty of the sarcophagus but also provides glimpses of other architectural elements such as domes and cupolas that surround it. From this vantage point, one can observe stunning views of both nature's vegetation and parts of Rome's cityscape. As we delve into this image further, we notice figures like Mary Magdalene alongside other important women dressed in ancient costumes that reflect fashion trends of that era. This adds depth to our understanding of how people lived during those times. Overall, this print serves as a window into Europe's first and second millennium AD through early Christian art. It invites us to explore both Old Testament stories like Moses' journey as well as New Testament narratives centered around Jesus Christ and his teachings. Through preservation efforts at the Vatican Museums, artworks like these continue to inspire awe and reverence for our rich cultural heritage spanning centuries past.

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