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Early Christian Art

The earliest Christian art bears strong resemblance to earlier traditions in iconography and technique. Following the legalization of Christianity by the emperor Constantine the Great in 313, however, Christian patrons began commissioning more ostentatious works with explicitly Christian scenes.

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Image of Segment of a Vine Scroll Arch

Segment of a Vine Scroll Arch

Early Byzantine
late 5th century - 6th century
limestone
BZ.1935.12

Image of Floor Mosaic with Bust of Apolausis ("Enjoyment")

Floor Mosaic with Bust of Apolausis ("Enjoyment")

Early Byzantine
late 4th century - early 5th century
mosaic on mortar
BZ.1938.72

Image of Floor Mosaic with Trellis Pattern (Green Carpet)

Floor Mosaic with Trellis Pattern (Green Carpet)

Early Byzantine
5th century
mosaic
BZ.1938.75.b

Image of Steelyard Rod inscribed "of Pantaleon" in Greek

Steelyard Rod inscribed "of Pantaleon" in Greek

Early Byzantine
5th century
bronze
BZ.1940.18.1

Image of Semi-Circular Collar for Steelyard

Semi-Circular Collar for Steelyard

Early Byzantine
5th century
bronze
BZ.1940.18.2

Image of Weight in the Form of a Bust of a Byzantine Empress

Weight in the Form of a Bust of a Byzantine Empress

Early Byzantine
5th century
bronze
BZ.1940.18.3

Image of Weight in the Form of a Bust of a Byzantine Empress

Weight in the Form of a Bust of a Byzantine Empress

Early Byzantine
5th century
bronze
BZ.1940.18.4

Image of Silver Ewer

Silver Ewer

Early Byzantine
4th century
silver
BZ.1940.24

Image of Segment of a Vine Scroll Arch

Segment of a Vine Scroll Arch

Early Byzantine
late 5th century - 6th century
limestone
BZ.1940.59

Image of Keystone with Dionysos

Keystone with Dionysos

Early Byzantine
late 5th century - 6th century
limestone
BZ.1940.60

Image of Return of Dionysos

Return of Dionysos

Early Byzantine
late 5th century - 6th century
limestone
BZ.1943.6

Image of Medicine Box with Dionysos, Maenad, and Satyr, and Tyche on Lid

Medicine Box with Dionysos, Maenad, and Satyr, and Tyche on Lid

Early Byzantine
second half of 4th century - 5th century
ivory
BZ.1947.8

Image of One ounce Weight with Busts of Two Emperors

One ounce Weight with Busts of Two Emperors

Roman
late 4th century - 5th century
copper alloy with silver inlays
BZ.1950.14

Image of Christ Blessing the Loaves and Fishes

Christ Blessing the Loaves and Fishes

Late Roman
ca. 320-340
marble
BZ.1959.3

Image of Griffin's Head Lamp

Griffin's Head Lamp

Early Byzantine
4th century - 5th century
bronze
BZ.1962.15

Image of Ring with the Bust of a Lady

Ring with the Bust of a Lady

Roman
early 4th century
rock crystal
BZ.1963.6

Image of Circular Pendant with Double Solidus of Constantine I

Circular Pendant with Double Solidus of Constantine I

Early Byzantine
ca. 370 - 390 (medallion: 324)
gold
BZ.1970.37.1-2

Image of Bracelet with Jewelled Clasp

Bracelet with Jewelled Clasp

Early Byzantine
second half of the 4th century (possibly 360-80)
gold and gems
BZ.1975.1

Image of Hexagonal Pendant with Double Solidus of Constantine I

Hexagonal Pendant with Double Solidus of Constantine I

Early Byzantine
ca. 370 - 390 (medallion: 321)
gold
BZ.1975.6.1-2

Image of Fresco Fragment with a Youth

Fresco Fragment with a Youth

Early Medieval
8th century - 9th century
tempera on plaster
BZ.1938.59

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