The painted murals of the house church date from 232 and 256 CE. They are excellent examples of early Christian art and portray not only popular themes and stories, but also the earliest depiction of Jesus scholars have identified.
Healing of the Paralytic
Jesus and Peter Walk on Water
Both of the above murals show popular scenes of miracles performed by Jesus Christ, and are among the earliest images of Him.
This mural, depicting the popular image of “The Good Shepherd” hangs over the front of the baptistery. This image combines popular Biblical imagery with Roman symbols of shepherding already in use, alluding again to the integration of Roman and Christian culture during this time in early Christian history.
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