The unknown catacomb

Description:

During excavation work in 1955, a unique discovery of early Christian art was made in Rome. Below the city was a catacomb system containing a unique and previously unknown collection of paintings and decoration. This book tells of the discovery and of the research and preservation work carried out to conserve it.

subjects: Catacombs,  Christian art and symbolism,  Early Christian Mural painting and decoration,  Roman Mural painting and decoration,  Mural painting and decoration

Places: Italy,  Rome,  Via Latina Catacomb (Rome, Italy)

Times: To 500