Early Christian Collection

The Good Shepherd, lunette from above the entrance (mosaic)
XIR83460 The Good Shepherd, lunette from above the entrance (mosaic) by Paleo-Christian, (5th century); Oratorio di Galla Placidia, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

SAINTS SERGIUS AND BACCHUS. Byzantine icon of Saint Sergius and Saint Bacchus, 7th century A.D

EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A. D
EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A.D

CONSTANTINE CONVERSION. Conversion of Roman Emperor Constantine I (280?-337) at the Milvian Bridge in 312: steel engraving, American, 1869

The Kiss of Judas, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic)
XIR193457 The Kiss of Judas, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Christ Enthroned surrounded by the Apostles and Saints Pudentiana and Praxedis, in the Apse
XAL284199 Christ Enthroned surrounded by the Apostles and Saints Pudentiana and Praxedis, in the Apse (mosaic) by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Santa Pudenziana, Rome

Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887
NESTORIAN STELE, c780 A.D. Nestorian tablet near Singan, China, a relic of a Nestorian Christian Church. Wood engraving, English, 1887

NICAEA COUNCIL, 325 A. D. The 1st Ecumenical Council, convoked by Emperor Constantine, in Nicaea (modern Iznik)
NICAEA COUNCIL, 325 A.D. The 1st Ecumenical Council, convoked by Emperor Constantine, in Nicaea (modern Iznik, Turkey), in 325 A.D. Wood engraving, 19th century

SAINT ANTHONY (c250-350). First Christian monk. Saint Anthony in the desert. Line engraving, American, 1832

SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

Visitation, c.760 (fresco) (see 138680 & 138686)
BEN138687 Visitation, c.760 (fresco) (see 138680 & 138686); Santa Sofia, Benevento, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: meeting of Mary and Elizabeth;); Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

High Cross at Drumcliff, County Sligo, Ireland, photographed by William Lawrence (fl.1870-80) (sepia photo)
TPG100292 High Cross at Drumcliff, County Sligo, Ireland, photographed by William Lawrence (fl.1870-80) (sepia photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: W.B)

Anthony the Great
3479433 Anthony the Great; (add.info.: The Desert Fathers (along with Desert Mothers) were early Christian hermits, ascetics

Tympanum depicting the family of the bishop Theotecnus, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic)
BEN119479 Tympanum depicting the family of the bishop Theotecnus, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic); Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Raising of Lazarus and the Entry into Jerusalem, illustration of the religious discourses written by St
BCC69940 Raising of Lazarus and the Entry into Jerusalem, illustration of the religious discourses written by St. Gregory Nazianzus (c.330-c.389) (vellum); 41x30.5 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Christ handing the keys to St. Peter, from the main niche in the south ambulatory, 5th or 7th century (mosaic)
KAB76947 Christ handing the keys to St. Peter, from the main niche in the south ambulatory, 5th or 7th century (mosaic); Santa Costanza, Rome

Page from the Theodosian Codex (vellum)
BAL130576 Page from the Theodosian Codex (vellum); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; (add.info.: Emperor Theodosius II appointed a committee of lawyers to draw up a code to solve the chaos of Roman)

S. Giovanni in Laterano, 1640-1660. Creator: Israel Silvestre
S. Giovanni in Laterano, 1640-1660

Early Christian Baptismal Bath at Roman forum of Sufetula, Sbeitla, Tunisia, c20th century. Early Christian Baptismal Bath in a Basilica converted from a Roman Temple in Roman ruins of Sufetula in

Early Christian / Roman mosaic of Christian attacked by lions, c1st-2nd century
Early Christian/Roman mosaic of Christian attacked by lions, c1st-2nd century. Religion was very important to the Romans. Within the Roman Empire

Chi-Ro symbol with Alpha and Omega, Early Christian Sarcophagus, Rome, 4th century. The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram

Church of Mary (5th century), ruins of ancient Ephesus, Selcuk, Izmir Province, Turkey

Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, Basilica di Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, The first early Christian church
17th-century, 4th century, animals, attraction, attractions, basilicas, basilika, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, butterflies, butterfly, central italy, church building

St. Cyprian (c. 200-258) Bishop of Carthage brought before Emperor Valerian (r. 253-60) 1300-25
IND166085 St. Cyprian (c.200-258) Bishop of Carthage brought before Emperor Valerian (r.253-60) 1300-25 by Catalan School, (14th century); Museo Episcopal de Vic, Osona, Catalonia

Moses on Mount Sinai (mosaic)
LRI4001720 Moses on Mount Sinai (mosaic) by Italian School, (5th century); Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Scenes from The Book of Joshua: The taking of Jericho, The seven priests carrying the Ark
LRI4001709 Scenes from The Book of Joshua: The taking of Jericho, The seven priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant (mosaic) by Italian School, (5th century); Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome

Adoration of the Magi, detail of Christ surrounded by angels (mosaic)
LRI4001626 Adoration of the Magi, detail of Christ surrounded by angels (mosaic) by Italian School, (5th century); Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Annunciation (mosaic)
LRI4001612 Annunciation (mosaic) by Italian School, (5th century); Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

The Gate of Jerusalem with lambs symbolising the Apostles (mosaic)
LRI4001583 The Gate of Jerusalem with lambs symbolising the Apostles (mosaic) by Italian School, (5th century); Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Ceiling of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Catacombs San Callisto, Rome (fresco)
3432345 Ceiling of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Catacombs San Callisto, Rome (fresco) by Roman, (4th century AD); out of copyright

Page 302 from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec
3741743 Page 302 from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec, 1466 (ink on parchment) by Polish School, (15th century); 45x32.5 cm; Biblioteka Narodowa, Warsaw

Page 306 from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec
3741747 Page 306 from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec, 1466 (ink on parchment) by Polish School, (15th century); 45x32.5 cm; Biblioteka Narodowa, Warsaw

Page 304 from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec
3741745 Page 304 from Book 20 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec, 1466 (ink on parchment) by Polish School, (15th century); 45x32.5 cm; Biblioteka Narodowa, Warsaw

Page 285 from Book 18 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec
3741713 Page 285 from Book 18 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec, 1466 (ink on parchment) by Polish School, (15th century); 45x32.5 cm; Biblioteka Narodowa, Warsaw

Page 291 from Book 18 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec
3741706 Page 291 from Book 18 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec, 1466 (ink on parchment) by Polish School, (15th century); 45x32.5 cm; Biblioteka Narodowa, Warsaw

Page 290 from Book 18 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec
3741705 Page 290 from Book 18 of Antiquitates Iudaice by Josephus Flavius, Tyniec, 1466 (ink on parchment) by Polish School, (15th century); 45x32.5 cm; Biblioteka Narodowa, Warsaw

Early Christian (engraving)
670479 Early Christian (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Christian. Illustration for Les Francaises Illustres by Gustave Demoulin (Hachette, 1889)

Fresco in the Cimitero Maggiore (fresco)
704192 Fresco in the Cimitero Maggiore (fresco) by Paleo-Christian; Cimitero Maggiore, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Portrait of a woman (encaustic on wood)
BLP398311 Portrait of a woman (encaustic on wood) by Egyptian, (6th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Fayoum; ); Photo eZev Radovan; Egyptian, out of copyright

Top of the Domnach Airgid book shrine, Clones, County Monaghan, 8th century
XBP390408 Top of the Domnach Airgid book shrine, Clones, County Monaghan, 8th century, remodelled in c.1350 (yew covered with tin-coated bronze & silver-gilt plates) by Celtic; height

Banquet scene from an early Christian catacomb fresco in Rome
BMR437899 Banquet scene from an early Christian catacomb fresco in Rome, illustration from Roma Sotterranea by Antonio Bossi, published in Rome in 1632 (wood engraving) by Bosio

Miracle of the Bread and the Fishes, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic)
XCF291044 Miracle of the Bread and the Fishes, 5th-6th century AD (mosaic) by Byzantine; Church of the Multiplication, Tabgha

Catacombs of San Calixto in Rome, illustration from the album
REV326195 Catacombs of San Calixto in Rome, illustration from the album Rome dans sa grandeur, 1870 (colour litho) by Benoist, Felix (1813-1896); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Cott Nero D VIII Offa, King of Mercia, from the Benefactors Book of St
XND75843 Cott Nero D VIII Offa, King of Mercia, from the Benefactors Book of St. Albans Abbey, c.1380 (vellum) by English School

Ceiling decoration with flowers and birds (mosaic)
KAB76949 Ceiling decoration with flowers and birds (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Santa Costanza, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Christian sarcophagus decorated with scenes of the Passion of Christ including the Arrest
ALI121644 Christian sarcophagus decorated with scenes of the Passion of Christ including the Arrest and Christ before Pontius Pilate, from the Catacombs of St

Coins of Cunobelinus or Cymbeline (d. 43 AD), Offa, King of Mercia (757-96 AD
XJF165397 Coins of Cunobelinus or Cymbeline (d.43 AD), Offa, King of Mercia (757-96 AD) and Alfred (871-99 AD) and Edward the Elder (871-924 AD) (silver) (b/w photo)

Christian sarcophagus (marble)
ALI149571 Christian sarcophagus (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Santa Maria Antiqua, Rome, Italy; Alinari

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"Exploring the Early Christian Era: From Saints Sergius and Bacchus to Ancient Churches" Step back in time and delve into the rich history of early Christianity with these captivating hints. Marvel at the Byzantine icon depicting Saints Sergius and Bacchus, two revered figures who exemplified unwavering faith. Witness the dramatic scene of "The Kiss of Judas, " immortalized in a mosaic that portrays pivotal moments from Christ's life. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of an ancient church as you gaze upon Christ Enthroned, surrounded by apostles and saints like Pudentiana and Praxedis. Travel eastward to China, where a Nestorian tablet stands as a testament to the spread of Christianity beyond traditional boundaries. Discover how Emperor Constantine I's conversion forever changed the course of history at the Milvian Bridge. Gain insight into one of Christianity's defining moments as you explore depictions of Nicaea Council, convened under Constantine's patronage. Meet influential figures such as Saint Anthony, widely regarded as the first Christian monk, who sought solace in solitude amidst desert landscapes. Follow Saint Patrick on his journey through Ireland, becoming its beloved patron saint along the way. Unearth remnants from antiquity like an early Christian baptismal bath found at Sufetula's Roman forum in Tunisia—a tangible link to centuries past. Admire Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, Rome's first early Christian church that served both papal station duties and held significant importance within Catholicism. Marvel at an Early Christian sarcophagus adorned with Chi-Ro symbols representing Alpha and Omega—the eternal nature of Christ himself. Lastly, stand amidst ruins in Ephesus' Church of Mary—witnesses to a vibrant community that thrived during this transformative period.