Sarcofagi Classe

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, external view

Six niches sarcophagus, right side: two crosses are represented inside two shell-shaped niches

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Six Niches Sarcophagus, left side: two crosses are represented inside two shell-shaped niches.

Sarcophagus with three and four niches, left side: above a mountain where the four rivers of Paradise flow the Agnus Dei is depicted. On the lid, between two doves, is sculpted the Chrismon inserted in a garland with two lemnisci

Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, external view

Sarcophagus with three and four niches, left side: detail of the Agnus Dei

Sarcophagus of the Archbishop Giovanni, right side: a cross inside a rectangular frame. On the lid a cross is depicted inside a clipeo

Sarcophagus of the lambs, left side: above a mountain from which the four rivers of Paradise flow, a monogrammed cross is represented between two peacocks. In the lid two doves are depicted among a gemmed cross.

Sarcophagus of Licinia Valeria at the time of its discovery during the restoration works in 1909

Sarcophagus of the lambs, left side: above a mountain from which the four rivers of Paradise flow, a monogrammed cross is represented between two peacocks. In the lid two doves are depicted among a gemmed cross.

Sarcophagus of the twelve apostles, left side: three apostles. On the lid is depicted a cross and two doves

Sarcophagus of the Archbishop Gratiosus, left side: a cross

Sarcophagus of the twelve apostles, right side: three apostles. On the lid is depicted a cross and two doves

Sarcophagus of Archbishop Theodore, right side: from a vase stands a cross, surrounded by doves, plants and flowers. On the lid is depicted a lion's head.

Sarcophagus of the lambs, right side: in front of a gemmed cross is a lamb with a dove carrying a small crown in its beak. In the lid is depicted a vase from which a vine plant grows