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Depiction of Jesus
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The depiction of Jesus in pictorial form dates back to early Christian art and architecture, as aniconism in Christianity was rejected within the ante-Nicene period. It took several centuries to reach a conventional standardized form for his physical appearance, which has subsequently remained largely stable since that time. Most images of Jesus have in common a number of traits which are now almost universally associated with Jesus, although variants are seen.
A mural painting from the catacomb of Commodilla. One of the first bearded images of Jesus, late 4th century.
A mural painting from the catacomb of Commodilla. One of the first bearded images of Jesus, late 4th century.
Incised sarcophagus slab with the Adoration of the Magi from the Catacombs of Rome, 3rd century. Plaster cast with added colour.
Incised sarcophagus slab with the Adoration of the Magi from the Catacombs of Rome, 3rd century. Plaster cast with added colour.
The Healing of the Paralytic – one of the oldest known depictions of Jesus, from the Syrian city of Dura Europos, dating from about 235
The Healing of the Paralytic – one of the oldest known depictions of Jesus, from the Syrian city of Dura Europos, dating from about 235
Bearded Jesus between Peter and Paul, Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome. Second half of the 4th century. Such works "first present us with the
Bearded Jesus between Peter and Paul, Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, Rome. Second half of the 4th century. Such works "first present us with the fully formed image of Christ in Majesty that will so dominate Byzantine art". For detail of Christ, see this file.
Early Christian art and architecture
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Early Christian art and architecture is the art produced by Christians, or under Christian patronage, from the earliest period of Christianity to, depending on the definition, sometime between 260 and 525. In practice, identifiably Christian art only survives from the 2nd century onwards. After 550, Christian art is classified as Byzantine, or according to region.
Jesus healing the bleeding woman, Roman catacombs, 300–350
Jesus healing the bleeding woman, Roman catacombs, 300–350
The Brescia Casket, 4th-century ivory
The Brescia Casket, 4th-century ivory
Good Shepherd from the Catacomb of Priscilla, 250–300
Good Shepherd from the Catacomb of Priscilla, 250–300
Noah praying in the Ark, from a Roman catacomb
Noah praying in the Ark, from a Roman catacomb