Early Christian art incorporated symbols and imagery from both Roman imperial styles and Jewish traditions to represent their new faith. Scenes from the Old Testament like the story of Jonah were popular subjects in places like the catacombs of Rome. As Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire under Constantine, new church buildings like Old St. Peter's in Rome combined the forms of imperial architecture with Christian themes and symbols of faith.

2. 245 -256 Dura – Europos, Syria Interior of Dura Europas – Baptismal Rites and ceremonies were held here

5. The Good Shepherd , the story of Jonah and Orants

8. Sarcophagus with Philosopher – old and new Testament Scenes 270 ce Santa Maria Antiqua

9. Wealthy Christians continued to favor the sarcophagus for burial but had them carved with Christian themes and biblical subject matter. Free-standing Christian statues are rare at this time. Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus – Rome 359CE

16. Reproduction Drawing of Old St. Peters

17. Old St Peters Rome – 320 ce

18. Old St. Peters - Resembles Trajan’s Forum, do not mimic pagan shrines / Triumphal arch dividing the nave from transept

19. Santa Costanza, Rome 337 – 351AD

21. Mosaics are located in the interior of Santa Costanza

22. Christ as Sol Invictus or the Invincible sun

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