Cutts, Edward Lewes, 1824-1901 · London : Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge · leaf 293
t, who died A.D. 395, is alsospecially interesting because the person buried in itand the date of his burial are known. In the centre,beneath a rounded arch supported by twisted columns,Christ is represented standing on a small mound,from which flow the four rivers of Paradise; He holdsa tall… … CO =1 o 3So 272 HISTORY OF EARLY CHRISTIAX ART. are two other arches, under each of which standtwo Apostles. In the spandrels of the arches arcbirds picking grapes in baskets. Each end of thesarcophagus continues the design of the front, havingthree arches, under which are Apostles. On the…
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