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The burial-chapel of SS. Felix and Adauctus in the Catacombs of Commodilla, Rome, Italy, (1928)
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The burial-chapel of SS. Felix and Adauctus in the Catacombs of Commodilla, Rome, Italy, (1928)
The burial-chapel of SS. Felix and Adauctus in the Catacombs of Commodilla, Rome, Italy, (1928). 4th and 7th Century...In the background the tomb of St. Felix, over it the two martyrs; between them, above, the monogram of Christ, below a shrine with sacred parchments. From the times of Damasus (366-384) and Siricius (384-398)...On right of St. Felix tomb St. Luke with an inscription: " Sub Tempora Constantino Augusto Nostro Factum Est." [Wilpert] states that this inscription refers to the Emperor Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). After Joseph Wilpert. Plate XLVIII, fig 106, from " An Encyclopaedia of Colour Decoration from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the XIXth Century" with explanatory text by Helmuth Bossert. [Ernst Wasmuth Ltd. Berlin, 1928]
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This print captures the burial-chapel of SS. Felix and Adauctus in the Catacombs of Commodilla, Rome, Italy. Dating back to the 4th and 7th centuries, this ancient Roman archaeological site is a testament to the rich history of Christianity in Rome. The image showcases the tomb of St. Felix in the background, adorned with two martyrs above it and a monogram of Christ between them. The intricate design and decorative elements within this burial-chapel are truly awe-inspiring. A shrine with sacred parchments can be seen below the monogram of Christ, adding an air of reverence to the space. On the right side of St. Felix's tomb stands St. Luke, accompanied by an inscription that reads "Sub Tempora Constantino Augusto Nostro Factum Est" which refers to Emperor Constantine IV Pogonatus. This lithograph from Ernst Wasmuth Ltd. , Berlin (1928) beautifully captures every detail and color present in this historical site. The frescoes on display showcase remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail that has stood for centuries. As we gaze upon this image today, we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen within history - a testament to human creativity, spirituality, and devotion found deep within these catacombs beneath Rome's surface.
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