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Early Christian fresco beginning III century A.D. Upper vestibule Catacombs of San Gennaro.

VI sec. d.C.

Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità
Napoli, Italy

Detail of the vault of the upper vestibule of the Catacombs of San Gennaro depicting the third vision of the Shepherd of Hermas. The image is an allegory of the construction of the Church. Fresco unique in the world, beginning III century A.D.

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  • Title: Early Christian fresco beginning III century A.D. Upper vestibule Catacombs of San Gennaro.
  • Date Created: VI sec. d.C.
  • Location Created: Naples, Italy
  • Type: Frescos
Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

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