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Christian archaeology; (1888)

Bennett, Charles Wesley, 1828-1891 · New York, Phillips · leaf 160

An illustration from Christian archaeology;, 1888, leaf 160
ne, must be regarded as by far the mostimportant plastic work of the early Christian centuries. Theapostle is represented seated in a chair of Roman style, upliftingthe right hand in the attitude of teaching. The head is firmly set ;the hair is thick and curled, and is of the type… … 47.—Good Shepherd with crook orstaff. Lateran Museum. Die antiken BildioerJce von Madrid, Berlin, 1862, s. 324. ^ V. Th. Roller: Les Catacombes dt Rome, vol. i, p. 265, where the extreme view olRaoul-Rochette respecting the absolute lack of originality of Christian art isvigorously treated. ^…

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