Sarcophagus from Astorga

Sárcofago de Astorga Pulse para ampliar

White marbleSalto de línea Cathedral of Astorga (León)Salto de línea 4th century (ca. 305-315)Salto de línea

Imported from Rome, this sarcophagus from the Cathedral of Astorga is one of the finest examples of the early fourth-century sarcophagi with Christian scenes decorating the whole of the front. From left to right, the scenes depict the resurrection of Lazarus, Saint Peter’s arrest, the miracle of the spring (Saint Peter in prison causes water to well up so that he can baptise two soldiers), Adam and Eve’s original sin, the multiplication of the loaves and fish, and the sacrifice of Isaac.Salto de línea Salto de línea

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Sarcófago de Astorga
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Here you will find objects related to three different cultural contexts: the Visigothic kingdom of Toledo (5th-8th century); the Hispano-Islamic world (8th-15th century), comprising the Caliphate, Taifa and Nasrid periods; and the Christian kingdoms (8th-15th century), characterised by the development of the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque and Gothic styles in the cities and monasteries and along the Way of Saint James. Meanwhile, a series of Mudejar objects illustrate the Muslim presence in Christian Spain.

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Tesoro de Bentarique Catalogue Here you will find objects related to three different cultural contexts: the Visigothic kingdom of Toledo (5th-8th century); the Hispano-Islamic world (8th-15th century), comprising the Caliphate, Taifa and Nasrid periods; and the Christian kingdoms (8th-15th century), characterised by the development of the Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque and Gothic styles in the cities and monasteries and along the Way of Saint James. Meanwhile, a series of Mudejar objects illustrate the Muslim presence in Christian Spain.
Capitel Santa María la Real Christian kingdoms
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