Sarcophagus of the Resurrection (Arles, France)
Sarcophagus from the last third of the fourth century discovered in the crypt of St Honorius in Arles' Alyscamps cemetery where it was reused for Bishop Aeonius in the early sixth century. It was also thought to be the sarcophagus of the Emperor Constans.
The front shows 12 apostles dressed as philosophers and holding scrolls with the hand of God lowering victory crowns over their heads, a sign of martyrdom. In the center is a motif with a cross and wreath flanked by two Roman soldiers, one surprised, the other asleep. It is a representation of the resurrection, with the empty cross symbolizing the risen Christ emerging from the tomb.
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Sarcophagus of the Resurrection (Arles, France)
Sarcophagus from the last third of the fourth century discovered in the crypt of St Honorius in Arles' Alyscamps cemetery where it was reused for Bishop Aeonius in the early sixth century. It was also thought to be the sarcophagus of the Emperor Constans.
The front shows 12 apostles dressed as philosophers and holding scrolls with the hand of God lowering victory crowns over their heads, a sign of martyrdom. In the center is a motif with a cross and wreath flanked by two Roman soldiers, one surprised, the other asleep. It is a representation of the resurrection, with the empty cross symbolizing the risen Christ emerging from the tomb.
Follow me on Bluesky @arturoviaggia and Mastodon @arturoviaggia@zirk.us.