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The Church of Santa Sabina

22/2/2021

Church of Santa Sabina, Rome

Santa Sabina

The ancient church of Santa Sabina was built by Peter of Illyria, a bishop from Dalmatia, during the reign of Pope Celestine I (r. 422-32).

Related post: the oldest surviving public image of the crucifixion.

Wooden bas-relief of the 'Crucifixion' (early 5th century), the door of the church of Santa Sabina, Rome

The apse of the church of Santa Sabina, Rome

Mosaics on the counter-facade of the church of Santa Sabina, Rome

The nave of the church of Santa Sabina, Rome

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