- Photo ID
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1475
- Title
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Sarcophagus of Marcia Romania Celsa: Baptism of Cornelius
- Caption
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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.
- Status
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All Rights Reserved
- Date Created
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June 29, 2008
- Date Added
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November 16, 2009
- Last Updated
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March 6, 2024
- Coordinates
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43.6725900° N, 4.6164040° E
- Camera
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Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
- Focal Length
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23 mm
- ISO
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1600
- File Size
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7.31 MB
- Full Resolution
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2528 x 3791 pixels