Title
Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus
Subject
Bassus, Junius
Sarcophagi
Coffins
Description
The Old Testament scenes on the Junius Bassus sarcophagus were chosen for their significance in Early Christian theology.
Creator
Unknown artist
Source
Kleiner, Fred S
A History of Roman Art, enhanced ed., Boston: Wadsworth, 2010 (9780495909873)
Publisher
Department of Visual Studies
University at Buffalo
Date
ca. 359
CE
Contributor
Joe Easterly
Rights
Use for educational purposes only. Single copies (print, photocopy, download) are permitted for personal study, research and teaching.
Type
sarcophagi (coffins)
coffins
containers (receptacles)
reliefs (sculptures)
sculpture (visual work)
Still Image
Identifier
VS4476074
vw-20110131-20
Date Created
2011-08-18
Date Modified
2011-08-18
Is Part Of
Media Resource Center
Visual Resources Collection
VS001
Extent
3' 10 1/2" X 8'
Medium
marble
Spatial Coverage
Museo Storico del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro (Rome, Italy)
Temporal Coverage
Imperial (Roman)
Ancient Roman
Audience
UB Only
Collection
Citation
Unknown artist, “Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed April 25, 2024, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/30242.