Stock Photo: Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa: Baptism of Cornelius

Image Details

Photo ID
1475
Title
Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa: Baptism of Cornelius
Caption
Peter baptizes the centurion Cornelius and his sons (Acts 10) in the waters of a miraculous fountain, which he obtained by striking a rock. The latter aspect of the story is not found in the biblical account, but became popular in the Early Christian era because Moses (who struck a rock to obtain water in the desert) was seen as a prefiguration of Peter. Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa, white marble, c.330-35. Discovered at Trinquetaille in 1974. Inv. 74002/6. Musee de l'Arles Antique, Arles, France.
Credit
Holly Hayes
Status
  All Rights Reserved
Date Created
June 29, 2008
Date Added
November 16, 2009
Last Updated
March 6, 2024
Coordinates
43.6725900° N, 4.6164040° E
Camera
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Focal Length
23 mm
ISO
1600
File Size
7.31 MB
Full Resolution
2528 x 3791 pixels

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