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Earliest Surviving Public Image of the Crucifixion

16/7/2019

 
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Early-fifth-century wooden relief of the crucifixion of Christ, Santa Sabina, Rome
Crucifixion of Christ, c. 430-32

The earliest surviving public image of the crucifixion of Christ appears on a single panel (top left) of the early 5th century wooden doors of the Basilica di Santa Sabina. 

The ancient basilica, which was built between 422 and 432, sits on the Aventine hill and is the mother church of the Dominicans. 

The church was built on the site of a set of villas from the 1st or 2nd century, one of which was believed to have been the home of Sabina, a Roman matron, who had been converted to Christianity by her servant Seraphia. 

Fifth century wooden doors of Santa Sabina, Rome
Fifth century wooden doors
Basilica di Santa Sabina, Rome
Basilica di Santa Sabina
Interior of the Basilica di Santa Sabina, Rome
Interior of the Basilica di Santa Sabina

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