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Sarcophagus of the 'Two Brothers'This monumental sarcophagus (c. 325-350 AD) from the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls is notable for its exceptional artistic quality within the panorama of early Christian sculpture. The similarity between the two characters portrayed in the central 'clypeus'; or round medallion; arranged like a hinged shell; gives rise to the name of the sarcophagus; in reality; the portraits were originally intended for a couple and only once the work was in process did it become necessary to adapt them to represent the two men; possibly brothers; for whom the tomb was effectively destined. Various biblical scenes; rich in original iconographic details; are arranged seamlessly at two levels along the front panel: at the top there is the resurrection of Lazarus; the prediction of the denial of Peter; the consignment of the Law to Moses; and on the other side of the portrait of the deceased; the sacrifice of Isaac and the presentation of Christ to Pilate. At the bottom; there is Peter baptising his gaolers; Daniel in the lions' den; the rare scene of Peter's catechesis to the soldiers; the miracle of the man blind from birth and the multiplication of the loaves and fishes.inv. 31543Vatican Museums (Pius Christian Museum) 2018
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